Employee Relations Consultant

2 Hours ago • 7-10 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Employee Relations Consultant at Adobe will provide consultation and coaching to employees and managers primarily in APAC and Japan. This involves areas such as performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, and termination management. The role requires partnering with HR business partners, Employment Legal Counsel, and internal stakeholders to develop policies and processes. The consultant will also drive data analysis and trends, acting as a key coach in maintaining a positive ER environment. Responsibilities include advising on work-related issues, coaching on performance matters, handling investigations, and facilitating workshops. The consultant will also manage potential risks and partner with HR and the business on reorganizations.
Must have:
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in Employee Relations
  • Experience leading high-priority employee relations activities
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities and ability to work with diverse personalities
  • Ability to apply judgment and make decisions on cases
  • Ability to meet deadlines with minimal direction
Good to have:
  • Additional language skills (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or Thai)
  • Legal background

Job Details

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!


 

The Opportunity

The Employee Relations Consultant @ Adobe would provide consultation and coaching to employees and managers based in APAC and Japan primarily as a member of APJ Employee Relations team. The consultation and coaching need to be provided in areas such as (but not limited to): complex performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, sensitive exit and termination management. The role would also be a key partner with HR business partners, Employment Legal Counsel and internal stakeholders in developing employee and HR compliance policies and processes.

Highly proactive in nature, the job also includes driving predictive data analysis and trends based on reports & data provided by larger people resources team. The ER consultant would be contributing as a key coach & advisor in maintaining a positive ER environment within the business.

What you will do

  • Engage as a trusted adviser and subject matter expert to coach employees and managers on sensitive work-related issues related such as conflict resolution; demonstrate a solid understanding of company policy, culture and values, and make recommendations to help resolve employment related issues and support necessary course of action between managers and employees to drive positive outcomes.

  • Partner with managers and provide ER coaching on complex performance matters and assess progress, coach managers and employees through corrective action and disciplinary actions

  • Handle investigations in compliance and employee related matters, recommend solutions and assist with facilitation of resolution.

  • Perform preliminary legal, regulatory, and management to assess risk of Involuntary Separations, working with HR Business Partners and Legal.

  • Facilitate sessions/workshops to equip managers to better handle performance, employee engagement, conflicts, etc.

  • Drive Manager Enablement with respect to various aspects of employee relations. Coach, counsel, and educate managers based on Adobe’s performance philosophy, Checkin.

  • Prepare, complete, and timely documentation and reports of findings for all investigations with follow- through on all matters.

  • Drive proactive management of potential risks – based on data received from reports or from other sources, identify patterns and trends, and develop programs to put corrective plans in place or to minimize risk of issues occurring

  • Partner with HR Business Partners and business on handling reorganizations

  • Participate in projects, regionally and internationally, as requested to scale as we grow and provide outstanding outcomes and experience for our internal customers.

What you need to succeed

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Employee Relations and/or HR Business Partner role. Minimum 7+ years of experience in Employee Relations

  • Experience in leading multiple, concurrent, high-priority employee relations activities with a focus on timely and consistent execution

  • Strong written & verbal communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature and flexible

  • Ability to apply judgment and make decisions on cases and escalations

  • Ability to complete work within constant deadlines/time constraints/SLA environment, with minimal direction

  • Ability to work autonomously and independently, while contributing to team initiatives.

  • High degree of ethics and integrity

  • Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience; legal background a plus

  • Additional language skills (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean or Thai) highly desired, but not required

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire hardworking individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, cultural background or religious beliefs. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.

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About The Company

Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences.


 

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