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Sr. Employee Relations Partner, North America

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Thales

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • West Chester

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's (8+ yrs) or Master's (6+ yrs) in a related field, 5+ years in Employee Relations, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence and prioritize work.
  • You will deliver HR campaigns, support managers, handle employee relations issues, ensure compliance, lead onboarding, and mentor junior colleagues while monitoring HR activities across the region.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations or in lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant exempt experience as equivalency for a degree.
  • At least 5 years of experience adhering to relevant employment standards and practices in North America
  • Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues professionally and in a confidential manner
  • Demonstrated ability to provide informal coaching to individuals at all levels and influence as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes
  • Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, sound judgment and proven decision making abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with HRBPs, COEs, and customers at all levels, while taking a proactive approach to customer service and building strong professional relationships
  • Possess a sense of accountability and urgency, and the demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize work
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills
  • Ideally a candidate would be a Certified Human Resources Professional who speaks multiple languages.

Responsibilities

  • The role will be responsible for the delivery of cyclical HR Campaigns and Projects that are well executed, relevant and educational. Shaping employee experience and engagement to move it from being a process to ‘coming alive’ as an interactive career-development experience. The role will also conduct investigations and help build a high performing culture.
  • Works directly with managers and Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) to provide proactive outreach and support on a variety of items to include; HR policy interpretation, employee and manager coaching, employee education and training, program related issues including performance management, performance improvement plans, compensation queries, etc. with a focus on continuous leadership development and enhanced employee engagement
  • Delivers and provides support for HR programs, activities, policies, procedures and compliance including: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leave of Absence coordination, Exit Interviews, Documentation Harmonization and support functions, MyThales HR Agent and Workday inquiries and support, creation/maintenance of documentation and content on the intranet (Teams On-Line, Sphere etc.)
  • With good understanding and experience of employment legislation, support the prompt resolution of employee relations issues for employees and recommend proactive measures to minimize related matters – this includes: handling disputes, escalated disability cases, harassment allegations and investigations as well as ensuring successful delivery and implementation of HR Projects; e.g. campaigns, change activities and systems implementations etc.
  • Ensures all appropriate and/or required documentation is properly completed, thorough and is properly memorialized and stored for required retention and recall as necessary
  • Lead and monitor the Onboarding Curriculum and Program for North America, to ensure adherence to Group level requirements, as well as Federal, Provincial and local laws.
  • Provide implementation support for change programs and initiatives (Group Initiatives, COE-led projects, Strategic HR-led projects (typically OD type activity and executive-led business improvement projects e.g. GBU Reorganizations).
  • As a Senior, Employee Relations Partner, will assist and mentor more junior colleagues on complex situations or investigations
  • Support and maintain consistency across the country and region for all HR activities, proactively monitor progress, and act as appropriate to ensure successful execution of the relevant campaigns and deadlines

FAQs

What is the location for the Sr. Employee Relations Partner position?

The position is located in Orlando, Florida, and is available in a hybrid format, with options in Virginia, Texas, or Ohio as well.

What are the core responsibilities of a Sr. Employee Relations Partner?

The core responsibilities include providing Employee Relations and Engagement HR support, conducting investigations, shaping employee experience, delivering HR programs, and supporting managers and HRBPs on various HR-related issues.

What are the minimum qualifications for this role?

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or equivalent exempt experience in lieu of a degree.

Is there a requirement for travel in this position?

Yes, anticipated business travel is estimated at less than 10% annually, with possible domestic and international travel.

What is the anticipated salary range for this position?

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $107,118 and $186,095 USD annually.

Are there any special position requirements?

Yes, the position requires core business hours of Monday-Friday, a hybrid work environment with at least three days in the office each week, and compliance with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

What kind of benefits does Thales offer?

Thales offers an extensive benefits program that includes health, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and life insurance, among others.

Is this position open to candidates from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, Thales champions inclusion and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of their background.

Can I receive mentorship in this position?

Yes, as a Senior Employee Relations Partner, you will have the opportunity to assist and mentor more junior colleagues on complex situations or investigations.

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Thales

Build a future we can all trust.

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.