Employee Relations Partner - REMOTE

Job Title

This position supports employees in both Canada and the US. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of Canadian employment laws and have direct experience supporting employees in Canada.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and participate in all phases of local HR investigations, developing investigation plans, conducting fair, neutral, and timely investigations in accordance with company policies and procedures and federal / state regulations.
• Manage employee relations matters by providing supervisors and managers with policy interpretation regarding conflict resolutions, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures.
• Partner with Operational Management / Business HR / Labor Relations / Legal Teams to create solutions to complex Employee Relations situations.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality Human Resources support for the company through performance management, mitigating risk in legal compliance, administration of relevant clauses / provisions within union Collective Bargaining Agreements (as applicable), employee communication, and collaboration with COEs.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and employment legislation within the region. Travel as needed to company sites within the supported region.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to conduct sensitive investigations and identify violations of federal, state, and local regulations and / or violations of company policies and procedures. Required. Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills. Required. Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to remain impartial during investigations. Required. Strong oral and written communications skills. Required. Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). Required. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Required. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Required. Ability to upskill and train on technology and functional aspects of case management systems. Required. Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment. Required. Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills. Required. Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices. Required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, organizational management, law or equivalent major; or, additional four (4) years of required experience. Required. Five (5) years or more in HR compliance, HR generalist or employee relations. Required. Proficiency in MS Office suite. Required. Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Required.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data / ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and / or long-term incentive plan based on the level and / or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below : Pay Type : Salaried Minimum Pay Range : $75,000.00 Maximum Pay Range : $90,000.00

Benefits Information

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan. For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.