Employee Relations Partner

Job Description:

• We need a seasoned Employee Relations Partner; ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience or support a 24/7 operations.
• The Employee Relations Partner will act as the central point of contact and subject matter expert to assigned business unit(s) for employee relation issues and concerns.
• The ER Partner coaches and advises people managers on progressive discipline, performance management, conflict resolution, and employment risk matters ensuring a consistent and aligned approach when managing employee relations across the business.
• Gather information and prepare documentation associated with employee relations issues.
• Work with people managers to prepare appropriate progressive discipline documentation.
• Track and store appropriate actions and documentation.
• Head you will conduct workplace investigations on claims of harassment, discrimination and compliance related matters.
• Investigations include a development of an investigation plan, conducting interview(s), compiling documentation and notes, formulating finding(s), conclusion(s) and recommendation(s).
• Work with legal counsel and compliance as needed.
• Provide expert advice, coaching, and assistance to management to address an array of employee conduct and performance issues and grievances with fluctuating levels of complexity while keeping HRBP's informed of the status, recommendations, and diagnosis of trends that may need attention. Work with managers on drafting performance management documentation.
• Also, participate in progressive discipline, performance management and reduction in force meetings to ensure clarity of message delivered to employee.
• Manage the interactive process under the American with Disabilities Act.
• Contribute to ER best practice education and policy development and provide counsel and guidance to manager and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work closely with Leave of Absence, Occupational Health, Security, Information Security, Legal and Compliance to ensure cross collaboration on employee relations matters.
• The Employee Relations Partner will advise and make recommendations on most employee relations matters and will be expected to consult with the appropriate partners on complex ER matters to limit risk or exposure.
• This role will require an ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. Interactions should model company values at all times.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree; qualification in Human Resource Management is preferred plus a minimum of 7 years' experience in HR/Employee Relations.
• Experience with Employee Relations in a diverse environment (exempt and nonexempt workforce) is preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing or scientific industry preferred.
• You will also have familiarity and comfort with state and federal employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, diagnostic skills and the ability to manage a high volume of cases.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.