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Sr. Employee Relations Consultant - REMOTE

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Long Beach

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years in HR or related fields, strong communication skills, conflict resolution experience, and the ability to conduct investigations and analyze trends.
  • You will navigate complex employee issues, manage investigations, ensure policy adherence, promote a positive work environment, and mentor team members while providing strategic guidance to leadership.

Requirements

  • Identify and mitigate risk for the organization by managing employee relations issues and ensuring adherence to policies, practices as well as Molina's mission, vision and values.
  • Utilize exceptional written communication skills to prepare appropriate documentation for each matter with discoverability in mind.
  • Assess risk and resolve conflict through mediation.
  • Track appropriate level of detail by case to ensure ability to identify trends through reporting and address recurring risk.
  • Promote positive work environment & employee experience by yielding fair and equitable solutions for employees.
  • Conduct investigations into alleged misconduct and workplace incivility, applying the appropriate amount of time and diligence based on the nature of the case and facts presented.
  • Utilize the Employee Engagement Survey results to create solutions and a better employee experience within client group(s).
  • Assist management in addressing employee issues, including but not limited to, corrective action, employee coaching, leaves of absence, accommodations, HR policy adherence.
  • Assist management in preparing for difficult employee conversations, including creating talking points.
  • Provides an overall strategic view of the employee relations issues facing management and conducts trend analysis and creates training to get in front of issues.
  • Provide efficient, consistent and prompt consultative services, thereby creating capacity for people leaders.
  • Mentors and leads Employee Relations Consultants by providing expertise and guidance on employee relations issues.
  • Takes the lead on complex employee relations projects or initiatives. Partners with HRBP's, Legal, Compliance and other key stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Required Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Required Experience 5-7 years in Human Resources, counseling, social work, law, or reasonably comparable field.
  • Preferred Education Master's Degree or J.D.

Responsibilities

  • Mitigating risk for the organization and creating capacity for people leaders in counseling and guiding them through complex employee issues; and Balancing both the need to mitigate risk and to positively impact the employee experience in addressing employee concerns and reaching fair and equitable solutions. Areas of primary responsibility include investigations, corrective action, coaching & counseling for people leaders, leaves of absence, accommodations, with responsibility to support and have the capability to handle reductions in force, EEOC responses and policy interpretation.
  • Identify and mitigate risk for the organization by managing employee relations issues and ensuring adherence to policies, practices as well as Molina's mission, vision and values.
  • Utilize exceptional written communication skills to prepare appropriate documentation for each matter with discoverability in mind.
  • Assess risk and resolve conflict through mediation.
  • Track appropriate level of detail by case to ensure ability to identify trends through reporting and address recurring risk.
  • Promote positive work environment & employee experience by yielding fair and equitable solutions for employees.
  • Conduct investigations into alleged misconduct and workplace incivility, applying the appropriate amount of time and diligence based on the nature of the case and facts presented.
  • Utilize the Employee Engagement Survey results to create solutions and a better employee experience within client group(s).
  • Assist management in addressing employee issues, including but not limited to, corrective action, employee coaching, leaves of absence, accommodations, HR policy adherence.
  • Assist management in preparing for difficult employee conversations, including creating talking points.
  • Provides an overall strategic view of the employee relations issues facing management and conducts trend analysis and creates training to get in front of issues.
  • Provide efficient, consistent and prompt consultative services, thereby creating capacity for people leaders.
  • Mentors and leads Employee Relations Consultants by providing expertise and guidance on employee relations issues.
  • Takes the lead on complex employee relations projects or initiatives. Partners with HRBP's, Legal, Compliance and other key stakeholders as appropriate.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Sr. Employee Relations Consultant?

The primary responsibility of the Sr. Employee Relations Consultant is to mitigate risk for the organization and provide support to people leaders by counseling and guiding them through complex employee issues, while fostering a positive employee experience.

What are the core competencies required for this position?

Core competencies include exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong listening abilities, conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation skills, and the ability to write and speak concisely, compassionately, and persuasively.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources, counseling, social work, law, or a reasonably comparable field is required for this position.

Is a specific level of education required for this position?

Yes, a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required, while a Master's Degree or J.D. is preferred.

What types of employee issues will I be addressing in this role?

You will be addressing various employee issues including investigations, corrective action, coaching and counseling for people leaders, leaves of absence, accommodations, and ensuring HR policy adherence.

Will I be involved in policy interpretation and compliance?

Yes, part of your responsibilities will include providing support in policy interpretation, compliance, and ensuring that employee relations practices align with Molina's mission, vision, and values.

Is this position leadership-oriented?

Yes, in this role, you will mentor and lead Employee Relations Consultants by providing expertise and guidance on employee relations issues.

What is the salary range for this position?

The pay range for this position is $59,810.60 - $129,589.63 annually, with actual compensation potentially varying based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

How does this role contribute to the overall employee experience?

This role contributes to the overall employee experience by promoting a positive work environment and yielding fair and equitable solutions for employees, as well as utilizing Employee Engagement Survey results to create improvement strategies within client groups.

Who will I be partnering with in this role?

You will partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Legal, Compliance, and other key stakeholders as appropriate when addressing complex employee relations projects or initiatives.

How does this position support leadership capacity?

This position provides efficient, consistent, and prompt consultative services, thereby creating capacity for people leaders to focus on their managerial responsibilities without being overwhelmed by complex employee relations issues.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
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Employees

Mission & Purpose

Molina Healthcare is a FORTUNE 500 company that is focused exclusively on government-sponsored health care programs for families and individuals who qualify for government sponsored health care. Molina Healthcare contracts with state governments and serves as a health plan providing a wide range of quality health care services to families and individuals. Molina Healthcare offers health plans in Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Molina also offers a Medicare product and has been selected in several states to participate in duals demonstration projects to manage the care for those eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.