Employee Relations Consultant

Employee Relations ConsultantSanta Clara Valley (Cupertino), California, United StatesCorporate Functions

10+ years related HR experience

7+ years experience leading sensitive and complicated employee relations issues

Large corporation HR/ER experience is helpful

Knowledge of local, state and federal employment law and regulations

Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills required

DescriptionYou will have the skills and experience to successfully perform the following job responsibilities: - Identify, analyze and implement resolutions to complex and highly sensitive ER situations, including unusual circumstances where precedents for resolution are unavailable. - Advise and influence all levels of management regarding critical and complex employee relations decisions, e.g.: performance management, harassment, business conduct, terminations, restructuring, and HR policies, guidelines and practices. These decisions may have critical impact on the organization and involve a large degree of risk. - Evaluate and review employee related decisions in response to employee concerns. - Conduct investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations. - Conduct workplace violence assessments and implement response plans as needed. - Develop, communicate and implement company-wide employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. - Conduct training for HR, ER and line management on employee relations topics. - Use ER metrics with clients to determine trends and develop proactive strategies to curb ER issues in the businessEducation & ExperienceBA/BS or equivalent is preferredAdditional Requirements

Note: This role can be located in a home office, Cupertino, Elk Grove or Austin

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