Employee Relations Business Partner

Specific Job Functions:

• Consult with operators and provide Human Resources guidance daily
• Provide analytic analysis of trends within the Employee Relations Department
• Process suspension pending investigation cases, including scheduling, conducting, and documenting due process meetings, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, including statements, video surveillance, pictures, and any other documents relevant to the case
• Report findings to management of the affected department and consult with management and Employee Relations Management on appropriate course of action
• Keep the Employee Relations Management informed on pertinent information and any irregularities
• Investigate and evaluate cases of alleged harassment and discrimination.
• Provide guidance and counsel to management on employee-related problems which could result in verbal or written discipline
• When requested, assist with the written disciplinary documentation to ensure consistency in policy application
• Promote direct communication and positive rapport amongst employees and managers
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with management and employees when a problem occurs to effectively resolve disputes which may arise from interpretations or actions involving human resources, company policy or contractual language
• Contact supervisors, review relevant policies and objectively document facts and opinions relevant to all cases
• Responsible for the daily administrative of Union contracts while maintaining consistency and accuracy
• Process employee grievances in compliance with the grievance procedure
• Provide case information for employee grievances in compliance with the grievance procedure to management of the affected department and Employee Relations Management
• Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Employee Relations/Labor Relations field is preferred
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written forms necessary
• Ability to communicate, read and translate in Spanish preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook necessary
• Organizational skills to function effectively with attention to detail while meeting established deadlines a must
• Solid presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills when dealing with business contacts
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to TI standards
• Ability to enforce the organization’s policies, practices and procedures
• Must possess excellent conflict resolution skills