Employee Relations Partner

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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As an Employee Relations Partner, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to Managers and Employees in resolving employee issues and conflicts. You will also conduct investigations to ensure that all employee issues are resolved in adherence to company policies and regulations. This is a remote position that requires the candidate to live in the Southeast Region. The salary for this position ranges from $60K to $70K, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with benefits, including health and welfare benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Essential Functions:

- Oversee daily administration of reported concerns within ServiceNow and Navex systems.
- Conduct and participate in all phases of local HR investigations, ensuring fair, neutral, and timely investigations.
- Provide guidance and support to Managers in handling employee conflict resolutions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Partner with Operational Management, Business HR, Labor Relations, and Legal Teams to develop solutions for complex Employee Relations issues.
- Ensure high-quality Human Resources support through performance management, legal compliance, employee communication, and collaboration with COEs.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Maintain 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 regulations and company policies.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills and ability to remain impartial during investigations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational management, law, or equivalent major, or four years of additional experience.
- Five or more years of experience in HR compliance, HR generalist, or employee relations.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.

Salary Information:

- Salary ranges from $60K to $70K, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options.
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off

Investigative skills, conflict resolution, communication, organizational, negotiation, time management

Bachelor's degree in HR, organizational management, law or equivalent

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in HR, organizational management, law or equivalent; 5+ years experience in HR compliance, employee relations, or general HR; knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

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