Employee Relations Consultant

Description

It is the responsibility of the Employee Relations Consultant to provide advice and counsel to managers and employees in the detection and resolution of issues that impact individual or organizational performance.

Preferred location for this role is Columbus, OH. Will consider other locations within the Huntington footprint.

• Advises and communicates with managers and employees on interpretation of policies and procedures. Facilitates conflict resolution for employees and managers

• Reviews policy violations as well as employee concerns and complaints and recommends appropriate action

• Consistently documents communications and decisions in keeping with best practices and to minimize risk and litigation in employee relations situations

• Analyzes trends and recommends solutions to foster a culture of continuous improvement, particularly in developing the skills managers need to help minimize employee relations issues

• Participates in establishing Human Resources/Employee Relations strategy and influences segment strategies

• Partners with other HR COE's to ensure consistent alignment on employee relations support and outcomes

• As needed, may play a role in other HR related projects

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma and an additional 4 years of experience will be required (total 7 years of Employee Relations or Human Resource experience)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Employee Relations or related HR discipline, which includes experience enforcing state and federal labor, wage and hour laws

• Experience supporting a large client base preferred

• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP/PHR)

• Employee Relations experience in a Retail and/or Financial Services environment is a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Solid background and knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and practices

• Broad knowledge base and experience in analyzing employee relations matters of varying levels of complexity and conducting internal investigations through resolution

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver effective communication (verbal and written) proactively with a customer-oriented approach, while maintaining credible relationships at all levels of the organization

• Excellent negotiation and closing skills and the ability to build relationships built on ethics and integrity

• Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain an exceptional level of confidentiality, utilizing sound judgment when dealing with sensitive issues

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under restrictions/deadlines

• Strong analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills required

• Proven experience taking initiative to identify and anticipate colleague needs and make recommendations

• Ability to stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations

• Change agility, influencing and conflict management skills are critical

• Ability to be self-directed and able to work on multiple priorities with minimal supervision and a sense of urgency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office application; experience with Human Resource information and case management systems preferred

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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

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