Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment by providing strategic guidance support training and resolution on employee relations matters. This role serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees addressing concerns ensuring fair treatment and promoting compliance and understanding of company policies and employment laws.

Employee Functions and Main Duties

• Provide daytoday performance guidance to management which includes coaching counseling and disciplinary actions.
• Manage and respond to employee complaints and concerns on complex employee relations issues; conduct internal investigations while ensuring compliance with applicable Company policy and federal state and local laws and regulations.
• Track report and make recommendations regarding employee relations trends and provide recommendations to reinforce a positive and productive work environment.
• Serve as a trusted partner and advisor across HR disciplines including employee relations talent management and employee development to assigned functional areas.
• Provide consultative guidance and coaching to improve and drive individual and team performance; Reviews approves and supports leadership in the administration of disciplinary actions for violations of Company policies and procedures.
• Counsel train and assist employees and managers guided by the Companys policies and relevant laws/regulations.
• Provide conflict resolution guidance and direction to managers employees and teams; facilitate discussions and bring issues to resolution as needed through mediated discussions.
• Maintain professional development and tuition reimbursement approvals and budget to ensure equity and fairness across the organization.
• Coordinate employee engagement and Company sponsored events like Holiday Party Employee Appreciation Day Volunteer Week and other fundraising events or activities in partnership with HR team.
• Contribute to and/or lead HR projects including process improvements and employee engagement initiatives.
• Adhere to all company policies procedures and business ethics codes.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business need.

Qualifications

Education / Certification / Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in business administration psychology human resources or related discipline
• Professional certification preferred (e.g. PHR SHRMCP)
• 5 years of progressive HR experience required in medical device or other highly regulated technology industry preferred
• 4 years of employee relations experience
• Experience supporting nonexempt workforce; experience in California HR is a plus
• Level and compensation depend on location experience education and skills

Competencies Required

• Practical handson knowledge of employment laws regulations policies and practices; Must research and maintain knowledge of HR best practices.
• Communicate clearly and professionally through effective listening speaking and writing skills. Articulate; writes clear and concise instructions policies and ongoing communications with employees. Able to speak and present information in front of employee groups.
• Demonstrated success at building effective relationships
• Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges headon
• Experience independently handling employee relations issues
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and conceptualize complex issues and consequences to achieve positive results. Able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience discretion good judgment courtesy and tact.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and to receive and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment

Compensation

The anticipated range for this position is $84000 to $120000. Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors including but not limited to skills education experience and location.

Perks and Benefits

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Working Conditions

Schedule: The regular hours for this fulltime position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MondayFriday unless otherwise stated by the department manager. Holiday weekend and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or department and are subject to change at any time at the Companys discretion.

Physical: Generally may require some reaching bending stooping squatting crawling kneeling pushing pulling lifting carrying up to 20 pounds finger dexterity repetitive motions standing walking sitting hearing visual acuity and color vision. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.

Travel: Minimal

Access to Customer Sites: Not Required

Nihon Kohden America is committed to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace free from discrimination harassment and retaliation and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. Employment decisions are based on qualifications experience and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment actions including recruitment hiring promotion compensation training and other workplace practices.

Nihon Kohden America complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity. Employees and applicants will not be subject to harassment or retaliation for asserting their legal rights. Questions or concerns regarding this policy may be directed to Human Resources at .