Senior Employee Relations Business Partner
The Senior Employee Relations Business Partner provides employee relations guidance and support to our California locations and their employees.
They have a deep understanding of California employment law and workplace policies and are proficient in English and Spanish.
In this role you will handle a variety of employee relations matters, addressing conflicts, advise on policies, and fostering respectful work environment.
This position is a virtual (remote) position, and the candidate must reside within the Pacific Time Zone in the United States
Must be able to travel up to 40% to California field locations Tulare, CA; Madera, CA, Turlock, CA; Acampo, CA
Key Responsibilities :
Investigations and Compliance
Conduct thorough investigations, requiring bilingual Spanish language proficiency for effective communication and resolution
Apply California employment law expertise in managing and resolving employee relations matters effectively
Partner with labor relations experts when investigating union organized locations
Collaborate with Legal on complex cases
Provide Consultation and Guidance
Advise on investigations, performance issues, and ADA reasonable accommodation requests
Make critical assessment and recommendations
Liaise between employees and managers consulting on performance coaching
Knowledge of workers compensation and ADA accommodations process
Improve Employee Experience :
Serve as a confidential advisor to employees and managers on workplace matters
Facilitate training on investigations, ADA reasonable accommodations, and performance management
Conduct case aftercare with employees to ensure issue resolution has been sustained over time
Required Experience and Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
5+ years of experience in Employee Relations, HR, or related areas
Proficiency in both Spanish and English for effective communication required
In-depth knowledge of employment law
Ability to handle confidential information and escalate issues when necessary
Preferred Experience and Qualifications :
Demonstrated experience as an investigator
Knowledge of CA employment law
Proficient in HRIS systems, preferably Workday, and Microsoft Office Suite
Competencies :
Effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet commitments
Adaptable to change and capable of leading in uncertain, fast-paced situations
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent evaluation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling, and succinct way in written and verbal communications
Approximate base salary range : 90K-
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