Position Title

Employee Relations Business Partner Sr

Location

Hicksville/102 Duffy Avenue/3797

Job Summary

The Employee Relations Partner is the first point of contact for resolution of escalated employee relations inquiries and investigations. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to address violations of work rules, including, but not limited to, policies, performance management challenges, workplace disputes, compliance complaints and discrimination, harassment and other high-risk employment matters. Serves as a neutral, unbiased party; writing clear, concise, accurate reports of findings and proposed remedial actions. Partners with senior leadership and/or internal or outside employment counsel as required.

$99,732-$132,145-$164,557

Pay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $0.00 - $0.00

Job Responsibilities:

Personally responsible for overseeing and managing the identification and resolution of employee relations issues across the Bank.  Conducts investigations and recommends course of action. Ensures consistent practices and decision making to mitigate risk and promote a professional work environment.  Interacts with legal and other departments as necessary to effectively resolve matters.Provide strategic thought leadership to promote knowledge, understanding and compliance with company policy and relevant employment laws. Partner with leaders to assess, improve and ultimately measure effective work morale, productivity and retention. Provides insight to practices, behaviors, skill requirements, organizational structure, and processes effecting the work environment and ability to achieve goals.Assist with the development and execution of strategies to improve existing employment practices.Establish, build and maintain positive relationships with HRBP's, COEs and HR Shared Services to ensure all elements of HR are successfully coordinated to meet business needs; this includes implementation of HR programs, relationship management and service delivery commitments.  Contribute to the design and delivery of programs and initiatives to attract, retain and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions pertaining to employee relations and performance management matters.Analyzes and resolves problems pertaining to employee relations and performance management matters.

Required Qualifications:

Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) Minimum experience required: 8+ Years of related experienceProfessional certification from SHRM or HRCI preferred.Broad knowledge and understanding of HR regulations, laws and industry best practices to ensure compliance with all applicable  federal, state, and local employment lawsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and customer service skills.Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.Demonstrated expertise in employee relations.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Ability to travel to various office and branch locations, as required.Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings.  Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations