USA - HR Business Partner

Job Title: Employee Relation Partner

Pay range: $57 - 65/hr.
Duration: 4 months

Location: Lexington, MA
Hybrid

Job description:

The Employee Relations Partner will act as the central point of contact and subject matter expert to assigned business unit(s) for employee relation issues and concerns. The ER Partner coaches and advises people managers on progressive discipline, performance management, conflict resolution, and employment risk matters ensuring a consistent and aligned approach when managing employee relations across the business.

How you will contribute:

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Gather information and prepare documentation associated with employee relations issues. Work with people managers to prepare appropriate progressive discipline documentation. Track and store appropriate actions and documentation. Under the Employee Relations Head you will conduct workplace investigations on claims of harassment, discrimination and compliance related matters. Investigations include a development of an investigation plan, conducting interview(s), compiling documentation and notes, formulating finding(s), conclusion(s) and recommendation(s). Work with legal counsel and compliance as needed.
• Provide expert advice, coaching, and assistance to management to address an array of employee conduct and performance issues and grievances with fluctuating levels of complexity while keeping HRBP's informed of the status, recommendations, and diagnosis of trends that may need attention. Work with managers on drafting performance management documentation. Also, participate in progressive discipline, performance management and reduction in force meetings to ensure clarity of message delivered to employee.
• Manage the interactive process under the American with Disabilities Act.
• Contribute to ER best practice education and policy development and provide counsel and guidance to manager and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work closely with Leave of Absence, Occupational Health, Security, Information Security, Legal and Compliance to ensure cross collaboration on employee relations matters.

Dimensions And Aspects

Leadership

• This is an individual contributor role but you will need to model leadership behaviors.
• Decision-making and Autonomy
• The Employee Relations Partner will advise and make recommendations on most employee relations matters and will be expected to consult with the appropriate partners on complex ER matters to limit risk or exposure. Interaction
• This role will require an ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing. Interactions should model companies' values at all times.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; qualification in Human Resource Management is preferred plus a minimum of 7 years' experience in HR/Employee Relations.
• Experience with Employee Relations in a diverse environment (exempt and nonexempt workforce) is preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing or scientific industry preferred.
• You will also have familiarity and comfort with state and federal employment laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner and the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• You must have strong interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, diagnostic skills and the ability to manage a high volume of cases.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.