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Employee Relations Partner - EMEA

Summary

The Employee Relations Partner - EMEA is a key contributor to the Employee Relations Center of Expertise (COE) team and the Human Resources function, supporting the company's mission and values. The Employee Relations Partner - EMEA is responsible for leading work environment investigations such as appropriate workplace conduct or relevant allegations, resolving Employee Relations issues, and providing guidance and coaching to HR teams and business leaders, in turn enabling people leader capability relative to various HR policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct end-to-end work environment investigations from intake to resolution, including case interviews, documentation review, fact-finding, analysis, and outcome resolution, for a region and group of Fortive Operating Companies, in a timely, thorough, and objective manner.
• Prepare and deliver investigation reports, recommendations, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal (Compliance and Employment), and other internal teams to ensure adherence with regional, country, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement Employee Relations processes, programs and policies to foster a positive and respectful work culture.
• Provide coaching and guidance as a trusted advisor to HR teams, people leaders and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, feedback, and other positive Employee Relations topics.
• Partner with other centralized HR functions such as Talent Enablement, Total Rewards, and People Operations, to provide a systemic approach to Employee Relations matters.
• Utilize data to monitor and analyze Employee Relations trends and metrics and provide insights and solutions to Operating Company and Group leadership to proactively address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Design and deliver Employee Relations training and education to relevant stakeholders.
• Due to the close proximity to work environment investigations, this Partner will have the unique ability to evaluate and lead regional opportunities and enterprise projects for relevant policy harmonization where appropriate and applicable.
• May assist with organizational change initiatives where Employee Relations expertise is required. 
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging issues in Employee Relations and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Progressive Human Resources experience and expertise in Employee Relations, with focus on conducting complex work environment investigations.
• Demonstrated experience working with global organizations and strong knowledge of EMEA employment and labor laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Uncompromising ethics and high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with discretion and sound judgment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases, projects and priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in HR and Case Management systems.
• Professional Certification in HR or Employee Relations, such as CIPD, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEI, is preferred.

Why You Should Join Us

• You will make a meaningful impact by guiding our businesses in navigating complex workplace matters with fairness, empathy, consistency, and ethical decision-making.
• You will have the opportunity to shape our workplace culture in creating and nurturing a positive work environment where employees feel valued, heard and supported.
• You will closely partner with key stakeholders to identify and implement practical solutions that strengthen the Employee Experience and promote a respectful workplace.
• You will join a trusted, highly cohesive and collaborative team that values sound judgment, encourages curiosity, and thrives on continuously learning from each other.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.