Employee Relations Partner

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Job Description

The Employee Relations Partner is responsible for providing consistent, tactical employee relations consultation to managers and employees. They will handle employee conflicts, disciplinary actions, and terminations while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. This position will also analyze data to identify trends and provide recommendations to prevent future issues. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and conflict resolution skills, as well as knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Salary: $60K - $70K

Job Title: Employee Relations Partner

Experience: 5+ years in HR compliance, HR generalist, or employee relations

Location: Remote (Southeast Region)

Department: HR Compliance

H1: Employee Relations Partner - Remote Position

H2: Join Our Team as an Employee Relations Partner

Bold Headline: Resolve Employee Issues and Ensure Compliance as an Employee Relations Partner

Essential Functions:

- Oversee daily administration of reported concerns within ServiceNow and Navex systems
- Conduct and participate in HR investigations, ensuring fair and timely resolution
- Provide guidance to managers on employee conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Collaborate with other teams to find solutions to complex employee relations issues
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Analyze data to identify trends and make proactive recommendations

Additional Responsibilities:

- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and employment legislation
- Travel as needed to company sites within supported region

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to conduct sensitive investigations and identify violations of regulations and policies
- Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Impartiality and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to build professional relationships at all levels of the organization
- Discretion in handling confidential information
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Willingness to learn and adapt to technology and case management systems
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Attention to detail and follow-up practices
- Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of employment laws

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational management, law, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in HR compliance, HR generalist, or employee relations
- Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of employment laws

Travel: 0% - 10%

DOT Regulated: No

Salary Information:

- Salary is determined based on internal equity, market data, skills, experience, and education
- The salary range for this position is $60K to $70K

Benefits:

- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

Join Our Team as an Employee Relations Partner:

- 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 disability

Current Employees:

- Internal application process available through Workday
- Quick reference guide available for applying through the Career worklet

Job applicants can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy on the company's website and apply through the internal application process if currently employed at Ryder. Otherwise, they can apply through the external application process on the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Law or equivalent major, or additional four years of experience. Five or more years of experience in HR compliance, generalist or employee relations. Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Proficiency in MS Office.

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