Employee Relations Sr. HR Consultant

Employee Relations Sr. HR Consultant

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You'll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity. Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.

About This Position

The Associate Relations (AR) teams' purpose is to help protect T. Rowe Price at both a strategic and operational level through providing high quality data, advice, guidance, and learning; connecting people to the organization and acting as an organizational conscience delivering fair and commercial outcomes in line with T. Rowe Price values.

Role Summary

This Employee Relations Sr. HR Consultant role will sit within a broader associate relations team, and will primarily focus on support of strategic change initiatives, playing a pivotal role in supporting organizational restructuring and transformation efforts. This individual will leverage their expertise in project management and employment law to ensure that change processes are compliant, efficient, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.

Core Activities

AR Project management, consultation, and execution of organizational change initiatives

Associate consultations

Manager support and training

Support on broader AR projects, case management, and complex investigations within the team as required

Responsibilities

Working in close partnership with the senior AR leads (London and Baltimore), HR Business Partners, and Organizational Design team and reporting to the Global Head of Associate Relations (based in London), you will :

• Partner with leadership and HRBP teams to advise on the associate relations impact of organizational restructuring and transformation efforts.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies that align with organizational goals and facilitate smooth transitions during periods of change.
• Provide expert guidance on employment law and regulations to ensure compliance throughout all change processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies related to employee relations during change initiatives.
• Collaborate with broader project teams to integrate employee relations considerations into project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Design and deliver training programs and communication plans to support employees and managers through change processes.
• Work with partners in the talent team to analyze data and metrics to assess the impact of change initiatives on employee engagement and satisfaction, making recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers, providing support and guidance on employee relations matters during transformation efforts.
• Focus on continuous improvement of approach; establish, and document, best practice processes to support increased efficiency and structure of the work we support.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in employee relations and employment law to continuously enhance the function's effectiveness.
• Support the Global Head of AR and senior AR team in executing the global AR strategy and ensuring practices and processes globally align where possible, incorporating need for regional difference.
• Lead, and contribute to, AR-related projects, partnering with other global COEs as needed.
• Confidently influence and articulate complex issues to a diverse range of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Support the broader case volume within the US, providing advice and support on a broad range of employee issues across the US region, including (but not limited to) management of under-performance, involuntary exits (including redundancies), conduct and disciplinary issues, and interpretation of employment policy and practices.
• Adept at working with management to influence / facilitate change, implement strategy, and accomplish objectives.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$108,000.00 - $184,000.00 for the location of : Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers

$119,000.00 - $203,000.00 for the location of : Washington, D.C.

$135,000.00 - $230,000.00 for the location of : New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you. Featured employee benefits to enrich your life :

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T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.