Senior Employee Relations Partner (m/w/d)

The Employee Relations Partner conducts investigations into employee relations concerns and supports overall positive workforce engagement. This position is both hands-on and strategic and requires a high degree of collaboration to provide investigative and employee relations expertise. This is a full-time onsite position.We’ve posted this role in other locations to attract a diverse pool of candidates - but please note there is only one open position.
We’ve posted this role in other locations to attract a diverse pool of candidates - but please note there is only one open position.

- Independently conduct unbiased investigations, determine findings, and prepare all required documentation. This includes but is not limited to preparing a clear and concise report summarizing findings of the investigation in accordance with applicable local laws, as well as maintaining case management/tracking tools
- Conduct in-person, web-based and phone-based witness interviews. Analyze information collected from witnesses and evidence and reach timely and well-reasoned conclusions. This includes effectively assessing witness credibility and fostering effective communication with all individuals involved in the investigative process
- Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues
- Identify relevant investigation issues, potential evidence and investigative actions and identify and partner with other teams as appropriate to ensure follow-up on employee concerns
- Maintain consistent interactions with leaders, partners, and employees to help navigate new or critical situations that require ER expertise spontaneously
- Participate in projects led by the Employee Relations team as needed

- Experience with workplace investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation
- Bilingual English/German is essential; Polish or other language skills would be ideal
- Knowledge of and experience applying local laws, statutes, which govern employment policies and practices
- Thorough understanding and application of workplace investigations best practices and standards, including conducting neutral fact-finding interviews, navigating key partnerships, credibility assessments, and maintaining confidentiality
- Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Ability to objectively communicate with employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong business acumen demonstrated through familiarity with internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards