Sr. Employee Relations Partner

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We are looking for a rock star Sr. Employee Relations Partner with strong investigations background and experience with ADA and FMLA/state leave laws. An understanding of common HR functions such as employee relations, performance management, and manager coaching is also critical. This high-volume role will support and work closely with HRBPs, employees and managers as needed, as well as internal HR stakeholders. The role reports to the Director of Talent Management and Development.

What You Will Be Working On

• Conduct internal investigations involving policy violations, harassment and other conflicts. Make recommendations to business leaders as a result of the investigations.
• Coaching on and managing performance improvement plans. Review required documentation.
• Partner with managers and supervisors on progressive discipline corrective actions, by reviewing documentation and ensuring discipline is being issued according to policy and fair standards.
• Analyze trends in employee relations cases, investigations and LOA/accommodation data. Prepare and communicate data summary to HRBPs by business unit on regular cadence.
• Partner with Talent Management, HRBPs and management stakeholders on company-wide trainings to mitigate future ER issues based on completed investigations and cases.
• Maintain Employee Relations and Investigation system of record, HR Acuity.
• Track and review LOA and ADAs, complete any necessary follow up with management and employees with respect to leave status and updates, work restrictions, and required forms. Manage complex, high-risk or sensitive employee relations cases. Partner with our leave management vendor.
• Provide guidance and coaching to HR Business Partners to address performance or behavioral concerns.
• Compile and present investigation summary to managers, stakeholders and legal counsel.
• Partner across functions on special projects as needed.
• HR Process Improvement - Further develop and leverage common practices and processes to ensure fair and consistent treatment/ approach across the Company.
• Provide case management of Employee Relations issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direction and recommendations to HR Business Partners and management to address performance or behavioral concerns.
• Working and practical knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, data management and employment laws.
• Experience dealing with complex investigation situations and partnering with Legal counsel.
• Applied knowledge of ADA, LOA and other leave complexities, supporting both exempt and non-exempt employee populations.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years' work experience in HR Employee Relations

Preferred Qualifications

• An enthusiastic team player with an intense drive to create a positive work environment.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM –SCP preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a bias for action, strong work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence through results.

The base pay range reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The actual base pay offered will depend on various factors including individual skills, experience, performance, qualifications, the department budget, and the location where work is performed. Base pay is one component of eHealth’s total rewards package, which also includes an annual performance bonus, plus an array of benefits designed to support employees’ personal and professional wellness. For more information on our total rewards offerings, please visit our career site.

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eHealth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.

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