HR Employee Relations Consultant (Temporary Position)

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Employee Relations Consultant (Temporary Position)

Our Human Resources team is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to join our Global Policy and Risk team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in employee relations, with a strong background in investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment. This role requires a proactive and empathetic individual who can handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, and other workplace issues.
• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and workplace conflicts.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Develop and implement employee relations policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and legal teams to address and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all employee relations cases and investigations.
• Assist in developing and conducting training sessions for employees and managers on topics related to employee relations, such as anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
• Stay up-to-date with current employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in employee relations, including investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in our New York City office three days per week (Midtown South, Manhattan) located at One Madison Avenue.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification in Human Resources (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) a plus.
• Experience in a consulting role or working with multiple clients.

Compensation: We expect the base salary for this position to range between $130,000 - $158,000, depending on level of relevant experience.

Key words: employee relations, ER partner, ER consultant, Human Resources Business Partner, HRBP, employment law, employment attorney, JD, investigations, conflict resolution, consulting, compliance

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