Senior Employee Relations Business Partner

Job Details:

The EMEA Senior Employee Relations Business Partner is responsible for leading and overseeing all employee relations case management across multiple countries in the EMEA & UK region that includes, but is not limited to: Ireland, Germany, Sweden, France, etc. This is in addition to a deep understanding across all HR disciplines. Responsible for maintaining employee relations records, project management including developing trainings, policies, procedures and interpretation of data analytics. This position works under the supervision and direction of the Global Employee Relations Manager but will regularly exercise discretion and independent decision-making authority for the EMEA & UK region. This position will also act as a backup and escalation point to other ER team members as needed.

• Effective case management of all people related issues and adverse employment actions to include, but not limited to, investigations, disciplinary, performance management, grievance, redundancies/reduction in force, leave of absence adverse actions, flagged new hire background checks, and reasonable accommodations through to conclusion. This work will be carried out independently but may include partnership with HR, Legal, H&S, compliance teams or other COEs.
• Coach and guide managers on all matters relating to complex ER matters by applying regulatory expertise, and broad understanding on HR policies and procedures across all disciplines.
• Ability to work through complex ER matters and problem solve risk mitigation strategies directly correlated with limiting legal exposure. Ability to assess risk through applying expert knowledge on regulations, policies and practices to drive solutions.
• Undertake investigations, prepare reports and documentation, and development of discplinary action or memos in support of cases ensuring compliance with local law and regulations. May be required to support legal cases preparation.
• Maintain up-to-date employee relations records electronically written and held on the HRIS system. Responsible for ensuring compliance with data privacy regulation and other record keeping compliance.
• Monitor trends, collate and analyze data, prepare presentations to enable business insights and pro-active solutions.
• Responsible for the development of policies, procedures, trainings, SOP guidelines, templates, and other tools/resources as identified for the EMEA & UK region.
• Promote a positive employee relations culture within the business, through enabling a fair and consistent approach to policies and procedures. May provide training to both employee and managers in support.
• Support or lead regional change programs and special projects as directed that will impact the EMEA & UK region as a subject matter expert and provide direction to HR, business leaders and COEs. This includes the ability to influence risk management outcomes that will impact the EMEA & UK region with potential to impact Cubic globally based on decision making guidance. Participates in other employee relations activities as dictated by the geographical market.
• Act as a backup and escalation point to other ER team members as needed.
• Completes additional special projects in accordance with assigned deadlines.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Four-year (4) college degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred), plus eight (8)- twelve (12) years' experience in Employee Relations.
• Extensive understanding of employment/industrial & labor law in Germany & UK required; with experience in Sweden, France, etc. preferred.
• Significant knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices across all disciplines with the aptitude to research, learn and apply knowledge to adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Able to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies within the EMEA & UK region to include, but not limited to, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, France, etc., in support of complex matters and problem-solving solutions directly correlated with risk mitigation.
• Prior experience managing investigations and other adverse employment actions is required to include disciplinary and grievances, performance improvement, redundancies/reduction in force, leave of absence adverse actions, flagged new hire background checks, and reasonable accommodations.
• Experience in data analysis, delivering training or training program development, general project management experience and policy/procedure development is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively and discretely with employees at all levels including executives.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to perform duties with high degree of accuracy.
• Must be able to work independently, professionally and calmly, in a time-sensitive, sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficient MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing employee records, written and using HRIS systems, prior Workday experience preferred.
• Ability to protect and handle confidential personnel information.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks under deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Some travel may be required; mostly domestic.