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Manager, Employee RelationsUSA, Illinois, Lake CountyNewHuman ResourcesRequisition #2001789The Manager, Employee Relations will be responsible for executing the delivery of employee relations services to employees and managers in the US. This position will provide a single point of contact for efficiently providing highly accessible expert employee relations interface across multiple businesses. The Manager, Employee Relations will be responsible for proactive and responsive approaches to employee relations issues that support a positive and productive work environment. This position ensures compliance with all relevant country laws, regulations, policies and practices.Key responsibilities include:
Provide expert consultative and problem solving services to managers, employees, Business HR and OEC partners regarding HR policies and practices.
Independently resolve policy & practice inquiries, performance management, workplace accommodations, ER investigations, and other assigned cases.
Effectively and accurately maintains confidential ER data in both systems and other filing mechanisms.
Ensure professional service is provided at all times in accordance with the expectations and guidelines of the ER department.
Define, lead and/or manage projects, which may include multi-functional teams.
Create and deliver ER training to a variety of audiences in the business.
Knowledge must address diverse and difficult problems or situations across multiple businesses.
Considered the subject matter expert on a broad range of ER policies and practices.
Effective at translating broader principles or the spirit of the guidelines / practices to the current situation and determine recommendation.
Anticipates, identifies and meets internal and external customer needs/expectations.
Effectively anticipates the unintended consequences and broader impact of decisions.
Build and foster relationships with the business. Manages expectations and delivers results.
Work closely with customers to jointly design solutions, balancing business, employee and legal needs.
Identifies critical factors in a particular situation, identifies alternate courses of action and makes recommendations based upon all available facts.
Facilitates gaining alignment from multiple functions and resolves disagreements independently Appropriately documents information related to cases and recommended outcomes.
Takes a broad view of the problem looking at all alternatives and assesses impact on other groups before applying a solution.
Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and execute to achieve favorable outcomes.
Ability to identify and manage risk. Determine contingency plans appropriately.
Decisions and actions have impact on organization.
Supervise day-to-day tasks of exempt and non-exempt staff when necessary or as requested by management.
Assist with case load distribution, work schedules, and other departmental needs upon request
Is expected to be a leader within the Employee Relations department and looked to assist with training and mentoring other Employee Relations team members.
Basic:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business,Employee Relations or related field. Master’s in Business or relatedfield preferred.Strong organizational skills that include taking appropriate action tomove open cases forward to resolution in a timely manner.
Knowledge in MS Office – Windows environment.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in EmployeeRelations or other HR experience.
Knowledge of HR regulations, policies and procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication skills thatsupport building strong partnerships, appropriate influence, andportraying an objective and defensible position on situations.
Exercise strong business judgment that is aligned withbroad organizational philosophies and practices and is compliant withregulations.
Makes effective decisions in ambiguous situations.
Key AbbVie Competencies:
Builds strong relationships with peers and crossfunctionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
Learns fast, grasps the 'essence' and can change thecourse quickly where indicated.
Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the statusquo.
Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions andexperimentation for improvement.
Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation andmanages innovation to reality.
Additional Information
Significant Work Activities and Conditions: N/A
Travel: No
Job Type: Experienced
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level Code: M
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