Employee Relations Partner

Join our People team as an Employee Relations Partner. In this role, you will build and manage our employee relations program, establish policies, manage complex employee relations issues, and provide guidance on disciplinary processes. You will work closely with management and other People team members to ensure that employee issues are addressed promptly and effectively, and that the organization maintains a positive and productive work environment. This position is based in our Jersey City, NJ headquarters.

• Partner with the Director of Employee Relations to build and manage the employee relations program, including establishing policies and managing complex employee relations issues.
• Investigate and manage complex employee relations issues, including harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and workplace conflict, while ensuring compliance with state and federal legal requirements.
• Conduct training for managers and employees on topics related to employee relations, such as conflict resolution and harassment prevention, and support the development of an inclusive workplace culture.

• Minimum of 2-3+ years of experience in employee relations, HR frontline facing or a related field
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, Wicklander Certified or AWI Training) is preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred not required)
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and influencing skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a large, complex and remote organization (preferred not required)
• Experience supporting Light Manufacturing and Corporate role teams
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, particularly those related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Minimum of 3 years working with a unionized or labor-relations environment, partnering on grievance or dispute resolution
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and providing guidance to managers and employees