Employee Relations Business Partner
The Employee Relations Business Partner provides guidance and support to our organization and its employees. They have a deep understanding of employment laws and workplace policies and handle a variety of employee relations matters, addressing conflicts, advise on policies, and fostering respectful work environment.
This role can be Virtual/Remote and located anywhere in the United States. However, candidates local to MSP will be hybrid work arrangement at our Arden Hills, MN corporate office each week.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct Investigations and Ensure Compliance
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Investigate employee complaints and conflicts, ensuring resolutions are fair and timely
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Lead the interpretation of employee relations policies and procedures, disciplines, and terminations for non-union facilities
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Partner with labor relations experts when investigating union organized workforce
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Collaborate with Legal on complex cases
Provide Consultation and Guidance
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Advise on investigations, performance issues, and ADA reasonable accommodation requests
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Make critical assessment and recommendations, while collaborating with the appropriate SME (legal, global security, etc.)
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Liaise between employees and managers consulting on performance coaching (performance counseling, structured coaching, performance improvement plans)
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Knowledge of workers compensation and ADA accommodations process
Improve Employee Experience:
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Serve as a confidential advisor to employees and managers on workplace matters
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Facilitate training on investigations, ADA reasonable accommodations, and performance management
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Conduct case aftercare with employees to ensure issue resolution has been sustained over time
Required Experience and Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
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Minimum 3 years of experience in Employee Relations, HR, Legal or related
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In-depth knowledge of employment law
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
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Demonstrated experience as an investigator
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Proficient in HRIS systems, preferably Workday, and Microsoft Office Suite
Competencies:
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Ability to handle confidential information and escalate issues when necessary
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Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet commitments.
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Adaptable to change and capable of leading in uncertain, fast-paced situations.
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Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
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Excellent evaluation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
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Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
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Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling, and succinct way in written and verbal communications.
Approximate Salary Range: $77,000-$115,000
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.
What We Do
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a 100-year-old farmer- and retailer-owned cooperative originally formed with the purpose of working together to create new market opportunities. Fast forward to today and we’ve built on that uniting spirit, developing a comprehensive and leading view of agriculture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering strong annual performance and long-term, shared success with our member-owners.
Land O’Lakes believes farmers are the entrepreneurs who truly change the world for the better. By working together with our member-owners, we can continue to strengthen our system, champion farming’s true potential and place our farmer- and retail-owners at the heart of creating a better world for all.