Human Resources Generalist

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading organization in the essential energy sector, dedicated to operational excellence and fostering a thriving work environment. This company is committed to its community and values its people, recognizing their contributions as vital to its continued success and growth. As a key member of their team, you will play an instrumental role in shaping an exceptional employee experience, ensuring a fair and compliant workplace, and directly impacting the well-being and productivity of a diverse workforce, driving positive change and upholding ethical standards.

Are you a seasoned professional passionate about shaping an exceptional employee experience and ensuring a fair, compliant workplace? Step into a pivotal role where you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, directly impacting the well-being and productivity of a diverse workforce. In this dynamic position, you will be at the forefront of shaping workplace culture, resolving complex issues, and driving positive change. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating sensitive situations, upholding ethical standards, and fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued, contributing significantly to the organization's stability and growth.

What You Will Do

As a key player in employee relations, you will guide and support both employees and leaders, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment. Your daily contributions will involve a blend of strategic advice, hands-on investigation, and proactive risk management, all designed to uphold the highest standards of workplace conduct and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various internal partners, influence organizational practices, and directly contribute to the success and positive culture of a thriving enterprise.

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters, offering guidance on workplace concerns, complaints, policy interpretation, and employee conduct issues.
• Collaborate with management to effectively address performance concerns, attendance issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Provide expert consultation to leaders on corrective action, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary processes.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation efforts to foster positive working relationships and effective team dynamics.
• Monitor trends in employee relations issues and proactively recommend solutions to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into allegations of policy violations, workplace misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics concerns, and other employee complaints.
• Gather and analyze information through interviews, document reviews, and evidence collection.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, findings, recommendations, and executive summaries.
• Maintain confidential case documentation and investigation records with utmost discretion.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Labor Relations as appropriate during sensitive or complex investigations.
• Ensure investigations are conducted consistently and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Identify potential employee relations risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support workplace accommodations, leave administration, and other employment processes as needed.
• Assist with responses to regulatory agency inquiries and employment-related complaints.
• Coach leaders on employee relations best practices, workplace communication, documentation standards, and performance management.
• Provide recommendations regarding employee actions while ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.
• Support organizational changes, workforce transitions, and change management initiatives from an employee relations perspective.
• Develop and deliver training related to workplace expectations, respectful workplace practices, investigations, and employment policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations case files.
• Track and report employee relations metrics, trends, and case outcomes.
• Prepare summaries and reports for HR leadership regarding workplace concerns and investigation activity.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Human Resources experience with a significant focus on employee relations, investigations, or workplace compliance.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing comprehensive investigation findings.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong conflict resolution, interviewing, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• Experience supporting a complex, multi-location workforce.
• Experience partnering with Legal and Labor Relations functions.
• Completion of workplace investigation training or certification.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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