HR Business Partner

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This employee provides Employee Relations support to the field and Corporate HR, using independent judgment in applying Company policies in an equitable manner within the requirements of applicable employment laws and established Company precedent.

• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues based on applicable federal/state employment laws, Company policies, and past precedent
• Responds to inquiries from employees/managers regarding policies, procedures, and programs in a timely manner
• Determines appropriate level of discipline based on the circumstances and as required, defends organization s position based on past precedent, policies, etc.
• Prepares corrective action documents and, as applicable, employee separation notices and related documentation after reviewing circumstances and advising management of potential risks
• Investigates internal complaints of harassment/discrimination and other employment-related issues
• Acts as strategic partner to leadership, mitigating systemic issues arising from investigations and conducting education on various topics discovered during internal investigations
• Remains mindful of concerns in other areas of the company (e.g., Health Care Compliance, Safety), ensuring that any such issues are properly referred to the applicable department personnel
• Assists Corporate Benefits in the administration of FMLA and ADA
• Conducts internal investigations for claims from outside agencies and works with outside counsel regarding additional inquiry, information gathering, and interviews
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Participates in management training for interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and harassment/discrimination as needed/requested
• Represents organization at employment-related hearings and investigations
• Attends work on a regular and predictable basis. Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., local time. Work schedules are currently hybrid (3 days in-office; 2 days work-from-home).
• Travel is required for location visits, investigations, agency audits, legal issues, etc.
• Travel requirements do not typically exceed 30% of job

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