Employee Relations Partner

Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner (ERP) assists in achieving a consistent and equitable approach to employee relations issues, practices and policies across our organization. This role is a subject matter expert and works on continuous improvement projects, investigations, and risk mitigation across the organization. ERPs routinely collaborate with HR and the business serving as a strategic advisor and thought partner. The ERP is responsible for providing sound recommendations that support FBIN's Blueprint and Ways of Working. ERPs are responsible for staying up to date on changing laws and regulations, and ensuring our policies and procedures are the best in the business.

Remote : Candidate must live within commuting distance to one of our plant facilities. Primary locations include Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Responsibilities :

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR on employee relations strategy, policy interpretation, and enforcement.
• Oversee, and in some instances develop, human resources policies to drive consistency across the organization and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Create communications, training materials or other change management materials to educate on new and revised policies.
• Lead the annual Handbook refresh process, including gathering stakeholder feedback, coordinating updates, and communicating changes to HR & associates.
• Conduct or provide oversight and advice on internal investigations ensuring thoroughness, fairness, and legal compliance.
• Remain current on local, state, and federal labor and employment laws and trends to ensure the business has a proactive strategy in place for compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on corrective action and performance improvement plans, ensuring consistency and legal compliance.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives related to employee relations and HR strategy.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and HR COEs to design and deliver training programs for HR, managers, and associates on HR policies and employment law.
• Support and contribute to the organization's positive associate relations initiatives and union free strategies.

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