HR Employee Relations Advisor

$72,800 - $83,200/Yr

Adecco - Columbus, OH

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Columbus, OH
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Adecco Creative and Marketing has partnered with a discount retail chain in Columbus, OH, to find an HR AR Advisor to assist during a leave of absence (LOA). This contract assignment is expected to last between 3 to 6 months. The HR AR Advisor will play a crucial role in addressing associate relations issues and conducting thorough investigations regarding complaints and charges. The position requires a proactive approach to managing associate relations, ensuring compliance with company policies, and maintaining documentation related to investigations and resolutions. The HR AR Advisor will be responsible for responding to associate relations issues that are reported through the associate reporting tool or as assigned by the manager. This includes promptly investigating and resolving day-to-day questions and concerns raised by associates. The advisor will gather and analyze evidence, applying relevant laws, policies, and best practices to reach informed conclusions. In cases where issues meet predefined criteria, the advisor will escalate matters to management, using sound judgment to assess risk and sensitivity. In addition to resolving issues, the HR AR Advisor will interpret and apply their understanding of company policies, employment law, and other regulations to provide immediate advice and guidance to associates and leaders. They will also consult on policy exceptions and assist in the development and delivery of appropriate feedback, documentation, and corrective or disciplinary actions arising from associate relations matters. Maintaining accurate documentation within the case management system is essential, including intake and investigative notes, supporting documents, and findings. Collaboration with the manager and legal team is vital to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor and employment laws. The advisor will monitor trends and stay informed about legal developments that may influence company decisions, sharing relevant information with the field human resources team. Furthermore, the HR AR Advisor will identify trends and partner with the learning and development team to create quick reference guides and training aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the team and leaders to foster a positive associate experience. They will also contribute to the writing, updating, and reviewing of Human Resources policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and associate handbooks in collaboration with internal subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

  • Responds to associate relations issues received through the associate reporting tool or as assigned by manager, by promptly investigating and resolving day-to-day questions and concerns.
  • Investigates and resolves associate relations issues, gathering and analyzing evidence, applying relevant laws, policies, and best practices to reach conclusions.
  • Escalates associate relations issues that meet pre-defined criteria and uses judgment to assess risk and sensitivity when determining to escalate further to management.
  • Interprets and applies understanding of company policies, practices, employment law, and other regulations to resolve associate relations issues and provide immediate advice, guidance, or clarification to associates and leaders.
  • Provides guidance on policy exceptions as needed.
  • Consults and assists with the development and delivery of appropriate feedback, documentation, and corrective/disciplinary actions that arise from associate relations matters.
  • Maintains required documentation within the case management system, including intake and investigative notes, supporting documents, and findings.
  • Collaborates with their manager and the legal team to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal labor and employment laws when making decisions.
  • Monitors trends and pursues information regarding legal developments that influence or govern the company's decisions; shares information with the field human resources team.
  • Identifies trends and partners with their manager and the learning & development team to create quick reference guides and training to improve our team and leader's capabilities to create a positive associate experience.
  • Contributes to and influences the writing, updating, and reviewing of Human Resources policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and associate handbooks in partnership with internal subject matter experts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management.
  • A minimum of five years of general Human Resources Management experience including associate relations, human resources policies and procedures, and labor law as required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications, situational savvy, and organizational skills required.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and is comfortable with ambiguity and multi-tasking.
  • Proven leadership required inclusive of applying personal initiative to proactively develop tactical and strategic goals, as well as execute results both independently and collaboratively utilizing various modes of communication cross-departmentally.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage a high volume of inquiries and ensure prompt follow up.
  • Current PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Current PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • EAP program
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401K plan
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday pay where applicable.
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