Sr Employee Relations Consultant (REMOTE)

$59,811 - $129,590/Yr

Molina Healthcare - Georgetown, KY

Full-time

Remote - Georgetown, KY

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About the position

The Sr. ER Consultant plays a crucial role in mitigating risks for the organization while enhancing the employee experience. This position involves counseling and guiding people leaders through complex employee issues, ensuring that both organizational policies and employee concerns are addressed fairly and equitably. The consultant will be responsible for various areas including conducting investigations, implementing corrective actions, and providing coaching and counseling to management. Additionally, the role encompasses managing leaves of absence and accommodations, as well as supporting reductions in force, responding to EEOC inquiries, and interpreting company policies. A key aspect of this role is the ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a focus on compassion and persuasion. Strong listening skills are essential, along with expertise in conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation. The consultant will be expected to identify and mitigate risks by managing employee relations issues and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, practices, and the overarching mission, vision, and values of Molina Healthcare. The Sr. ER Consultant will also utilize Employee Engagement Survey results to develop solutions aimed at improving the employee experience within their client groups. They will assist management in navigating employee issues, prepare for challenging conversations, and provide strategic insights into employee relations trends. Furthermore, the consultant will mentor and lead other Employee Relations Consultants, offering guidance on complex employee relations matters and spearheading significant projects or initiatives in collaboration with HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate risk for the organization by managing employee relations issues and ensuring adherence to policies, practices, and Molina's mission, vision, and values.
• Utilize exceptional written communication skills to prepare appropriate documentation for each matter with discoverability in mind.
• Assess risk and resolve conflict through mediation.
• Track appropriate level of detail by case to ensure ability to identify trends through reporting and address recurring risk.
• Promote a positive work environment and employee experience by yielding fair and equitable solutions for employees.
• Conduct investigations into alleged misconduct and workplace incivility, applying the appropriate amount of time and diligence based on the nature of the case and facts presented.
• Utilize Employee Engagement Survey results to create solutions and a better employee experience within client group(s).
• Assist management in addressing employee issues, including corrective action, employee coaching, leaves of absence, accommodations, and HR policy adherence.
• Assist management in preparing for difficult employee conversations, including creating talking points.
• Provide an overall strategic view of the employee relations issues facing management and conduct trend analysis and create training to get in front of issues.
• Provide efficient, consistent, and prompt consultative services, thereby creating capacity for people leaders.
• Mentor and lead Employee Relations Consultants by providing expertise and guidance on employee relations issues.
• Take the lead on complex employee relations projects or initiatives, partnering with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, and other key stakeholders as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years in Employee Relations / Human Resources, and/or Employment Law.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or J.D.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package.