Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Posted 10 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
65K-110K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
The Role
The Senior Employee Relations Advisor implements employee relations strategies and policies, resolves workplace conflicts, advises managers and employees on compliance and legal issues, and leads local and cross-functional projects to promote positive work environments.
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Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of ER strategies, programs and policies that promote productive and positive relationships between managers, employees, and co-workers by helping to prevent and resolve issues between individuals. Responsible for following ER-related policies and procedures in a consistent and expedient manner to ensure that employees are treated fairly and actions taken are in compliance with company policy and government regulations. In addition to handling day-to-day ER matters, may also help to educate appropriate audiences with the goal of minimizing legal risk and preventing the unfair treatment of employees. Works on local and may work on cross-functional ER projects. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities

  • Intakes and investigates formal employee complaints and recommends action. Provides advice and counsel to employees to help them address issues with coworkers or management, including facilitation of mediation as appropriate.
  • Provides advice and guidance to managers in assigned business units to address employee performance and conduct issues, including guidance, review and approval of corrective actions & recommendations for termination.
  • Advises Managers and employees on issues related to policy interpretation, basic employment law and/or compliance situations and the handling of workplace threat situations. Consults with Managers on reorganizations and position eliminations - evaluating and providing counsel on legal risk and mitigation, and to ensure fair treatment of employees.
  • Leads local ER projects and may work on cross functional projects.
  • Handles miscellaneous ER activities such as conducting exit interviews; conducting ER related training for managers; maintaining ER records and producing ER Reports; and handling the most complex LOA matters, accommodations and return to work issues.


Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration and Management, or English Literature.
  • 4+ years of experience in employee relations, employment law, corrective action, employee complaints, or related experience.
  • In lieu of education experience, 8+ years of experience in employee relations, employment law, corrective action, employee complaints, or related experience


Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-08-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $65,000.00 to $109,800.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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HQ: Riverwoods, IL
18,000 Employees
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Year Founded: 1986

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