Employee Relations Advisor

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Description

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• Promote treatment of employees in a fair, respectful, and consistent manner that works within the framework of WRI’s core organizational values
• Promptly conduct impartial investigations in response to complaints and allegations of wrongdoing
• Prepare written investigative reports
• Work with the Head of Employee Relations to track and maintain the flow of investigations from intake to the final disposition phase
• Implement the Resolution Team’s decisions, including conducting any necessary long-term follow-up
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of internal governance requirements, compliance and reporting responsibilities, and related legal benchmarks from federal and state law
• Ensure records are maintained and all data stored in HR systems is accurate and meet record keeping requirements
• Maintain confidentiality at all stages of the investigation and post-investigation
• Foster effective relationships with team members and team leaders throughout the organization to promote positive employee relations and a high level of employee satisfaction and engagement

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,  communications, sociology, psychology, business administration, public administration, or related field

• You have minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in employee relations/complaint investigations (or related experience)
• International non-profit experience preferred
• Ability to conduct all aspects of complex workplace investigations
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of country-specific employment laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g. DOL, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, etc.) required for those who are managing ER cases in the US
• Strong skills in conducting investigatory interviews
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and dissect complex issues
• Strong written communication skills to write clear and logical reports, correspondence, and summaries
• Strong oral communication skills to convey and explain information to all levels of employees and management
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well, demonstrate sensitivity to all parties, and facilitate resolutions with a culturally diverse population
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Proficiency in verbal and written English

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