Cornerstone Building Brands | Référence de l'employeur: REF11620S
Employee Relations Advisor
Human Resources
Houston, TX, US / À distance
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About Us
Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.
Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.
Job description
Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a dynamic and customer-focused individual with a strong passion for workplace investigations, providing expert coaching and practical guidance that fosters a positive working environment to join our Employee Relations Team
As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will be a key member of the Employee Relations Centers of Excellence (COE) team reporting to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations. In this role, you will provide expertise and practical guidance to internal business-facing HR partners and leaders on a breadth of employee relations issues in compliance with company policy, and local, state and federal employment laws. As a point of escalation, you will adeptly conduct sensitive and highly complex and/or high-tier workplace investigations with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- As the subject matter expert, provide expert guidance, education and recommendations to HR team members and business leaders on broad and complex work-related issues, and policy and procedure interpretation timely and in compliance with local, state and federal employment laws and regulations
- Proactively research employee relations/compliance efforts and provide practical consultation to avoid timeline exposure to the organization across a broad range of HR and employment-related matters such as time and attendance, absence management, hiring and separation, job description management, performance management, diversity, discrimination, harassment, compensation, privacy, record keeping, and general employee relation needs
- Conduct prompt, fair, impartial, thorough investigations on high-tier, complex, and sensitive employee relations issues concerning allegations such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, and code of conduct and/or employee handbook policy violations
- Conduct investigatory interviews, and collect, analyze and translate relevant evidence
- Complete investigation reports to include clear, precise, and objective findings, and deliver fact-based recommendations and debriefs with relevant stakeholders
- Thoroughly document investigative efforts internally, using case management system (Navex) as required
- Formally respond to sensitive concerns and allegations, both internally and/or to external agencies
- Review investigations and applicable documentation and performance management documentation completed by business-facing HR, and provide appropriate education, recommendations, and guidance to reduce risk.
- Foster effective collaboration with HR teams, legal counsel, and business leaders
- Support internal HR Case Management ticket system and HR Compliance Inbox providing initial support and guidance in a consultative and timely manner
- Conduct thorough review and analyses of various employee relations issues to identify trends and provide recommended solutions
- Participate in the development of reactive and proactive training, initiatives, policies and projects across the company
- Support continuous improvement in reviewing existing policies, practices, and processes and recommend changes with a mindset for enhancing the employee experience and while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local employment laws
- Keep abreast of local, state, and federal employment and compliance laws
- While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus
- Participate in Total Rewards & HR Operations projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations or related field, or relevant experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Human Resources, with 2 years’ experience in non-union Employee Relations Centers of Excellence (COE)
- Must have experience in Employee Relations working with large hourly employee populations, Manufacturing or Production industry is highly desired
- Proven experience handling complex workplace complaints and conflict resolution; experience providing guidance on performance management, company policies, and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, specifically Microsoft Excel
- Customer focused and tactful with a demonstrated capability to collaborate and cultivate effective relationships throughout all levels of the organization
- General knowledge of employee relations issues and employment laws (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act, etc.)
- Skilled in managing sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and empathy
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, interpret, and report on data with a neutral perspective, from varied sources
- Ability to use independent judgment, critical thinking, and creativity in solving complex problems
- Ability to remain respectful and empathetic when confronted with difficult and uncomfortable situations
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while accomplishing high-volume individual tasks
- Proactive and responsive, with a service-oriented mindset
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and assertive
- Willingness to adapt, be flexible, and pivot based on the needs of the business and leadership directives
- Must model and act consistent with Cornerstone Building Brands core values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement)
Additional information
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 + 5% Annual Bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)
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Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
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