Remote Staff Employee Relations Manager

Summary

Join our growing team as a strategic partner, consultant, and steward of the overall employee experience, partnering with leaders across the organization to drive a global, diverse, performance-based work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Law degree or graduate degree in labor/industrial relations desired
• 8+ years of Employee Relations experience in multiple countries throughout Europe, with a focus on strategic partnership with managers up through the Senior Director level
• Ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity, influence decision-makers and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in advising and coaching managers on performance management situations
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience in conducting corporate investigations of sensitive workplace concerns
• Capability to coordinate internal resources in solution development for emerging issues
• Experience with Works Councils in various European countries

Responsibilities

• Consult with managers and provide guidance to address specific employee performance concerns, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and involuntary termination process
• Guide and train managers on performance management approaches in alignment with company philosophy
• Conduct investigations, including gathering and analyzing facts, applying relevant policies, guidelines and laws to reaching findings. Partner with Employment Legal, Compliance team members and other internal investigative bodies as needed. Prepare investigation reports, track work in case management system and draft disciplinary documentation as needed
• Partner with our People Partner team to manage investigations, employee disciplinary issues, and performance management situations

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Remote work, flexible hours