Sr. HR Advisor- Employee Relations

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you access to everything you need to support the needs of our employees on our Talent Management Team.

Our Talent Management team is committed to providing the support, tools, programs, and innovative technologies that allow our leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams. We achieve this by partnering with leadership to create proactive talent solutions to optimize the organization's short and long-term goals.

Our focus on the employee experience enables us to attract, develop, engage, and retain people to their full potential.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to be the own it, drive it, and do what it takes to enhance the people behind the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team

As the Sr. Talent Advisor - Employee Relations (ER) you will be excited by the variety of work and will thrive in the tremendously fast paced environment. You enjoy working on many things at once and at a very quick pace. In this position, you will build collaborative relationships across the organization and will be a key influencer and trusted advisor in your role.

The Sr. Talent Advisor – Employee Relations is responsible for the delivery of employee relations governance and consulting services to designated internal clients on ER matters. Key skills required to be successful in this role are exceptional communication skills—strong connection and relationship skills, action orientated and responsive mindset, and ability to write and document issues with clarity and precision. This role reports to the Sr. Talent Business Partner - Employee Relations.

The Sr. Talent Advisor - Employee Relations will take the lead on ER cases and will partner with dedicated Talent Business Partners (TBP) on standard to complex ER cases.

They will utilize a Case Management process or system to store and track case notes and generate ER metrics reports for client groups.

We reserve the right to make scheduling adjustments based on the business need; the ideal candidate with have scheduling flexibility with reasonable notice and appropriately self-manage their time.   

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of Employee Relations consulting services to dedicated client groups on standard to complex ER matters.
• Culture captains through the analysis of employee surveys, identifying trends of opportunity, and the creation of strategy in partnership with Building Leader(s) and alignment with TBP; own driving for solution through employee committees led by building leaders that support a OneTeam environment.
• Work with employees and their managers to understand perspectives and to guide toward resolution of conflict or issues.
• Investigate internal employee complaints of unfair treatment. Recommend solutions to management and dedicated Talent Business Partners including consistent corrective action or termination, based on company policies, weighing compliance risk factors to the organization. Document investigation, recommendations, and resolution for the complaint.
• Consult and coach managers on performance management best practices, including progressive performance management, performance improvement plans, exit strategies, and involuntary separations.
• Investigate, review, consult, and provide recommendations to managers on employee misconduct issues. Make recommendations regarding appropriate level of corrective action or termination to TBP’s and management based on company policies and laws.
• Consult with management, TBP’s, Compliance, Benefits, Leave Administration and Risk management on escalated leave of absence and job accommodation requests. Provide recommendations, resolution and influence management on recommendations based on company policies and laws. Ensure appropriate documentation to support decision.
• Support and consult with TBPs and managers with position elimination activities; coordinate approved business cases with aligned TBPs and the Talent Operations team to ensure a seamless and thoughtful process for affected employees and non-affected managers and employees.
• Provide training on Employee Relations practices and provide change management support to management and TBPs.
• Partner with dedicated TBPs on issues that are highly complex or present significant risk to the business or company.
• Utilize Case Management tools to document and effectively manage ER matters and investigations; will become the Subject Matter Expert and Super User of the Case Management tool, generating reports and tracking trends.
• Provide input and insight on holistic intervention and engagement efforts and remedies.
• Liaise and partner with Compliance and Director of Talent Management on high level, high risk, or highly complex issues and their resolution.
• May assist in the creation and refinement of company-wide HR policies; collaborate and consult on non-HR policies.
• The Sr. Talent Advisor of Employee Relations may assist or take lead in the development of training, tools, templates, processes and reference materials, or other projects in support of the ER COE function.
• May participate in project work that supports compliance, the Talent Management team, or other functions.
• Occasional travel to other MT locations to participate in investigations and meetings.
• Other Duties as Assigned or Requested.

The TOOLS you are required to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related area, or equivalent experience
• 3-5+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience
• Fluent Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred (not required)
• Seasoned and proven skills in managing difficult ER situations, conflict management, employment law, influence skills, as well as deep and broad knowledge of Human Resources in general.
• Superior diagnostic and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid business intelligence
• Ability to influence leaders and colleagues, skilled counselor, consultant and facilitator.
• Strong organization skills and project management skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; proactively analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgement and diplomacy.
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills,
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and organized.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of HRMS systems such as Workday

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (-Milwaukee Tool-) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking to employ and advance in employment qualified persons without discrimination and to not allow harassment of any employee or applicant because of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, and any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.