Sr. Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner (ELRBP)

United States Department of Energy - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Princeton, NJ

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Sr. Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner (ELRBP) at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a key member of the Human Resources team, serving as a subject matter expert in employee relations. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining a comprehensive employee relations strategy, enhancing organizational capability, and strengthening employee engagement. The ELRBP leads workplace investigations, revises policies, provides guidance on reorganizations, and manages performance improvement processes. The position also involves training delivery, analyzing case data, and providing labor relations guidance for two unions, while fostering positive relationships between management and union representatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR team to create and sustain positive employee relations and best practices.
• Manage employment investigations and provide consultation to HR Business partners around other formal ER procedures.
• Collaborate with Princeton University Labor Relations team on collective bargaining agreement negotiations and the grievance process.
• Provide written investigation summaries.
• Responsible for managing and guiding HR Business Partners and People Leaders on workplace conflict resolutions.
• Coordinate and facilitate investigations, training, and other ER learning and development initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership on fostering a high performance culture, including review of and updates to Performance Improvement process (PIP).
• Preparation and training on template toolbox materials for workplace accommodation requests and progressive discipline letters.
• Conduct assessments that identify root causes of employee relations issues and provide recommendations to improve culture.
• Conduct periodic reviews of HR policies and provide improvement recommendations.
• Design, develop, and deliver in-person and online training to managers and supervisors on ELR subject matters.
• Management and reporting of the DOE Employee Concerns Program.
• Provide leadership and supervision to one direct report.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a dedicated Employee Relations position.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field; advanced degree in a business field, Human Resources, or Industrial Relations is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with conflict resolution, employee advocacy, and dispute resolution programs.
• Track record of influencing and providing consultative guidance around complex organizational issues.
• Extensive experience conducting and managing investigations of complex and confidential workplace complaints.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Experience in designing, developing, and delivering training including the use of Articulate Storyline or equivalent platform.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze issues and problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Strong project management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Employment Law Certificate is preferred.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime: No
• Benefits eligible: Yes
• Probationary period: 180 days