Serve as a subject matter expert on local ER policies, providing interpretation and risk-based guidance to HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and managers.
Manage and document complex employee relations investigations, escalating high-risk sensitive cases to senior HR leaders or Legal partners as appropriate.
Provide clear, consistent, and legally sound advice to managers on policy interpretation, especially in cases where local laws intersect with global standards.
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, etc.)
Collaborate closely with Legal and HRBP Stakeholders to ensure the resolution of employee relations issues is legally sound.
Execute the dissemination and maintenance of global HR policies and the Employee Handbook, ensuring consistent interpretation while accommodating local legal requirements.
Apply current knowledge of international and US labor laws to ER cases, partnering with Legal and HRBPs to assess the impact of new legislation on existing practices.
Design, maintain, and standardize official employment templates for multi-country use, ensuring localization of legal clauses where required.
Support the identification of new or streamlined global HR operational processes (e.g., leave management, international onboarding/offboarding) to enhance efficiency and compliance across all entities.

3-5 years of progressive HR experience in HR, with a strong focus on Employee Relations, policy administration, and HR compliance.
Strong foundational knowledge of major U.S. employment laws (FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA) and the ability to apply these laws directly to employee relations issues.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently research, interpret, and apply non-U.S. labor and employment law principles under the direction of Legal and senior HR stakeholders.
Functional knowledge of HR principles, practice, and processes including employment federal, state, and local laws.
Strong problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and team building skills.
Attention to detail, the utmost discretion when working with confidential data, and dedication to customer service.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in business, systems, HR, or related fields.

Employee Relations Partner

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