Employee Relations Analyst - Chicago or Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY

Job Description

Employee Relations Analyst – Chicago or Decatur, IL, or Erlanger, KY

The Employee Relations Analyst will be an integral part of the North America Employee Relations team s position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring policy compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves developing and implementing employee relations compliance strategies, policies, and procedures while also providing guidance and support to HR teams and senior leadership. The Employee Relations Analyst will collaborate with HR professionals, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and foster a positive work environment.

You will ensure that project and team milestones and goals are achieved on time and while adhering to approved budgets. You will report to the head of the Employee Relations CoE.

• Policy and Procedure Monitoring:
  Conduct regular reviews and prepare assessments of the organization’s employee relations practices (i.e. labor law posting requirements), policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• ADAAA Compliance:
  Manage the reasonable accommodation interactive process in collaboration with the legal and internal and external leave administration teams to ensure the uniform and equitable treatment of employees with disabilities under the American Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA).
• Investigation Management:
  Provide investigation support as needed for employee complaints, and allegations of misconduct in a timely and impartial manner, ensuring adherence to internal investigation protocols and legal requirements.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze employee relations data, including complaints, grievances, and disciplinary actions to identify trends, patterns, and potential compliance risks.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Support the content development and deliverance of employee relations training programs and materials for HR teams, employees and managers on topics such as accommodations process, harassment prevention, diversity and inclusion, and workplace conduct to promote awareness of legal obligations and best practices.
• Management and Regulatory Reporting:
  Work closely with data & analytics team and external partners to prepare and submit compliance reports to management and regulatory authorities (i.e. EEO-1, AAP, VETS, etc.) summarizing employee relations activities, including investigations, outcomes, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Colleague Support:
  Provide guidance and assistance to HR professionals, managers, and employees on compliance-related matters, including interpretation of policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, internal audit, and operations, to address compliance-related issues and initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Juris Doctorate, Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, AWI) is a plus.

• 5+ years’ experience in employee relations, HR Compliance, or related areas, preferably within heavy manufacturing and/or large organization with significant hourly workforce.
• Strong understanding of U.S. employment policies/procedures and related federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEOC guidelines.
• Experience in tracking compliance requirements on an ongoing basis, including changes in legislation and responding to any employment law related compliance notices.
• Draft and revise company policies or procedures and monitor same as necessary
• Vendor management and experience leading the reasonable accommodation interactive process under the American with Disabilities Act.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and compliance risks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and…