Employee Relations Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Labcorp is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Partner join our team at Durham, NC, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule!

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains the highest level of integrity and confidentiality when managing ER issues and investigating reported ER cases.

• Acts as an advocate for equitable and fair treatment - ensuring our practices continue to align to our company's core values

• Handles investigations supporting sensitive matters including but not limited to; violations of LabCorp's Anti-Harassment, EEO, Code of Conduct, Compliance, Conditions of Employment, Workplace Violence policies, gross misconduct, theft, or violation of federal, state, or local law

• Participate in various global employee relations projects and activities, for example leadership development and upskilling.

• Mentors and support junior team members.

• Identities opportunities for alignment and improvement globally partnering with ER expert to deliver, such as Investigation and Compliance lead or Learning and Development Lead.

• Analyzes ER trends and recommends actions, solutions and strategies to address opportunities.

• First level reviewer responsible for all terminations within area of business responsibility.

• Participates in various employee relations projects and activities.

• Acts as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, helping them make informed decisions which balance business goals with employee welfare.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, human resources, or a related field.

• 5 or more years HR experience including complex employee relations investigations

• 1 or more years conducting investigations and advising on sensitive and complex employee relations issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of Labor Relations experience

• 1 or more years of experience analyzing complex data, synthesizing insights, and developing executive-level PowerPoint presentations that tell a compelling story and drive informed business decision-making.

• Current or prior Labcorp experience

• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR, CIPD, etc.)

Additional Job Standards

• Good sound knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues

• Proven customer service focus and organizational skills; ability to prioritize issues that are time sensitive

• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

• Ability to conduct a thorough and complete investigation and train others on investigative process

• Ability to summarize cases succinctly and give case reviews if required (to peers/legal/ER leaders) in order to make recommendations to the business

• Awareness of multiple HR disciplines and processes (i.e., compensation, benefits, talent acquisition).

• Familiarity with case management tools such as ServiceNow and Microsoft Office

• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal guidance required.

• Flexibility and willingness to deal with competing priorities and assist others as needed in a team environment

• Ability to look at processes analytically with the desire to innovate and improve

The Sr Employee Relations Partner will conduct high risk investigations, managing employee issues to resolution, as well as advising on employee relations programs and policies. This position interfaces with all employees, including management, legal, HRBPs and external stakeholders, to maintain positive employee relations and resolve workplace issues between employees and management. Provides a proactive approach to determine training needs ensuring upskilling of leaders occurs.

Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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