Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Aristocrat is seeking a People & Culture Senior Employee Relations Specialist within the MyP&C Global Operations team for a full-time role performing employee relations scope of services work. The successful candidate will own the employee relations tasks and actions, provide employee relations direction and guidance within an assigned region, serve as a contact for employee relations related initiatives, help navigate and resolve employee relations matters, provide policy interpretation and partner with internal stakeholders such as P&C business partners, P&C center of expertise, legal and compliance teams to ensure employee relations compliance with company policies and practices.

What You'll Do

• Conduct thorough and objective investigations regarding, but not limited to, workplace issues, whistleblowers, disciplinary issues, complaints, and grievances.

• Respond to requests, assist employees and managers, document findings, make recommendations, and drive appropriate actions to resolve complex employee-related matters promptly.

• Partner with P&C business partners and assist managers in assessing, performing employee relations work, determining appropriate corrective actions, providing guidance and solutions, and mitigating risk across all employee relations scope of services and employee relations matters.

• Ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, and comply with all relevant laws, regulations, company employee standards, and expectations.

• Analyze data to identify trends, produce metrics, and create reports with recommended actions regarding employee relations initiatives.

• Capture and maintain comprehensive and detailed records within a case tool (ServiceNow) while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Develop documentation in response to employment-related matters and liaise with legal and business partners to prepare required documentation for employees, third parties, or governmental agencies.

• Represent Aristocrat in front of regulatory and governmental agencies regarding unemployment filings, hearings, appeals, works councils, and other employee relations matters.

• Conduct exit interviews, surveys, and analyze feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Identify, create, maintain, and obtain approval for all necessary employee/labor relations policies, practices, handbooks, and procedures across Aristocrat.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors Degree and 5-7 years of HR experience or related field or experience

• Preferred 3+ years of employee relations experience

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of labor laws, investigations, conflict resolution, and employee relations best practices.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively navigate sensitive matters and deliver clear messages

• Working under minimal supervision, provide effective service, support, consultation, and resolution of complex ER inquiries and issues through the informed application of company policies, programs, procedures, and federal/state laws.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct formal investigations involving all levels of interaction, documenting findings for legal and audit purposes, and providing appropriate recommendations to senior business leaders.

• Proven ability to research information, analyze data, and use sound judgment to draw valid conclusions, prepare recommendations, and build plans of action.

• Ability to establish credibility, build rapport, and create trust in a virtual setting.

• Excellent consultative, listening, and verbal/written communication skills; ability to influence, negotiate, and convey recommendations and opinions persuasively.

• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, emotional, and confidential situations in a composed, discrete, and professional manner.

• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and use time effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with department heads, managers, employees, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolution.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Pay Range

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information:

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.