Employee Relations Partner

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Role:

Employee Relations Partner

Salary:

$60,000 - $70,000

Location:

Remote (must live in Southeast Region)

Job Category:

HR Compliance

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational management, law or equivalent major; or, additional four (4) years of required experience

Five (5) years or more in HR compliance, HR generalist or employee relations

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to conduct sensitive investigations and identify violations of federal, state and local regulations and/or violations of company policies and procedures
- Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to remain impartial during investigations
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to upskill and train on technology and functional aspects of case management systems
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
- Proficiency in MS Office suite intermediate required
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations intermediate required

Essential Functions:

- Oversee daily administration of reported concerns within ServiceNow and Navex systems.
- Conduct and participate in all phases of local HR investigations; developing investigation plans, conducting fair, neutral, and timely investigations in accordance with company policies and procedures and federal/state regulations.
- Oversee employee relations matters by ensuring policy interpretation for supervisors and managers in demonstrating the ability to handle employee conflict resolutions, disciplinary actions and/or termination guidance.
- Partner with Operational Management/Business HR/ Labor Relations/Legal Teams to create solutions to complex Employee Relations solutions.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality Human Resources support for the company through: performance management, mitigating risk in legal compliance, administration of relevant clauses/provisions within union Collective Bargaining Agreements (as applicable), employee communication, and collaboration with COEs.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and employment legislation within region.
- Travel as needed to company sites within supported region.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree required in human resources, organizational management, law or equivalent major; or, additional four (4) years of required experience.
- Five (5) years or more in HR compliance, HR generalist or employee relations required.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite intermediate required.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations intermediate required.

Salary Information:

- Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc.
- The salary for this position ranges from $60K to $70K.

Benefits:

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

H1 and H2 Headings:

H1: Employee Relations Partner - REMOTE

H2: Essential Functions

H2: Additional Responsibilities

H2: Skills and Abilities

H2: Qualifications

H2: Salary Information

H2: Benefits

H2: Job Category

H2: Experience

H2: Current Employees

H2: Role

H2: Location

H2: Travel

H2: DOT Regulated

H2: Applicants from Certain States

Not specified

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Not specified

Conflict Resolution, Communication, Organizational, Analytical, Negotiation, Time Management, Detail Oriented, Multi-tasking, MS Office, Federal/State/Local Employment Laws

Bachelor's degree

Apply through Workday or contact Ryder's HR department for accommodations

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Management, Law or equivalent; 4+ years of experience in HR compliance, HR generalist or employee relations

Legal