Employee Relations Partner Jobs

Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is seeking a collaborative, high-impact, and results-oriented Employee Relations Partner to join our People Business Partner team. The Employee Relations Partner is a key contributor to Applied’s talent management strategy as the organization builds, aligns, and scales a proactive and strategic HR function to meet the ongoing needs of the business. This individual will work closely with the People Business Partners to amplify our performance management culture.

Our People team is comprised of People Business Partners, Shared Services, and Centers of Excellence designed to support a global, industry-leading technology insurance company.

This role is responsible for assessing and recommending employee relations practices and developing best-in-class methods/tools to improve program effectiveness. The Employee Relations Partner is also responsible for supporting people managers in performance management to assist in the growth and development of our team members, including coaching, process improvement and documentation, employee relations management, performance plans, and investigations. Additionally, this person will, in collaboration with the People Centers of Excellence, assist the People Business Partners with leave of absence management, accommodation requests, work visas, acquisition support, policy updates, and other activities related to employee relations management.

What You’ll Do

• Working closely with the Director, Ppl Business Partner, engage with the team to develop strategies to improve overall employee engagement and manager capability while promoting the importance of accountability and business results
• Identify training and development opportunities for designated business segments and recommends appropriate programs; conduct training sessions as needed
• On an ongoing basis, assess and modify existing programs and policies to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with Applieds’ culture
• Assist the People Business Partners with leave of absence management, accommodation requests, work visas, acquisition support, remote work requests, and other activities related to employee relations management
• Coach managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention to drive employee engagement and successful business outcomes
• Support managers in drafting performance expectations, counseling talking points, performance improvement plans, and, when necessary, termination conversations and packages
• Ensure core administrative processes and internal controls are executed with rigor, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Analyze employee relations to determine potential trends or issues and create action plans to prevent or mitigate i n the future
• In collaboration with the People Business Partners, establish and maintain the Company’s performance management process, procedures, and documentation
• Manage employee relations practices and investigations with a solid understanding of state and federal employment laws to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance

What You’ll Need To Succeed

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or in any of our Applied Systems offices.

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• Skilled at simultaneously managing both strategic initiatives and the execution of day-to-day deliverables
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills; experience with 1 or more HRIS systems, UltiPro/UKG a plus
• Successful track record of working and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced, and changing environment that is results-oriented and collaborative
• We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, diversity, performance management, organizational diagnosis, and federal and respective state employment laws; experience and knowledge of Canada employment law a plus
• At least 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in tech, insurance, or business consulting environment
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with leaders
• Bachelor’s degree required

Additionally, you may have:

• PHR preferred

What You’ll Gain

Benefits from Day One

• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match
• Wellness incentives
• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Flex Time
• Personal/sick time
• Volunteer time off
• Paid holidays

Empowering Career Growth and Success – We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.

What We Value

We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfil the promise of insurance – safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people’s lives. And there is no more important job than that.

Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and military status.

Who We Are

For more than 35 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed.

We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.

It’s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what’s possible.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.