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Pacific Life · 2 months ago

Sr Employee Relations Specialist II

Newport Beach CA-700

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$122K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

Pacific Life is a company dedicated to providing for its policyholders and transforming the industry. They are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to manage workplace conflicts, provide guidance on employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with policies and laws.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of workplace conﬂict, employee concerns and involuntary terminations, working both autonomously and with others, including HR Business Partners, Legal, key stakeholders, managers and employees

Provide guidance and direction to employees, managers and HR Business Partners on all matters related to employee relations

Ensure fair and consistent enforcement of policies and practices, company values, and legal compliance and that corrective actions are handled fairly and consistently

Use sound judgment, discretion and creative problem-solving approach to conduct investigations and ensure the timely resolution of complex employee relations issues

Independently manage assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure timely and thoroughly

Maintain high-quality ER documentation to support legal defensibility, trend analysis, and case consistency

Drive team priorities and projects with well-deﬁned outcomes

Analyze aggregate casework data to identify issue trends and opportunities for proactive issue mitigation and risk reduction

Support the development of scalable, performance enablement tools such as templates and guidance documents

Contribute to the development and refinement of ER policies, SOPs and governance frameworks

Facilitate ER-related training and capability-building initiatives for managers and internal HR teams

Qualification

Employee RelationsInvestigationsLabor LawsData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

5-7 years of progressive Employee Relations or equivalent experience (HR Generalist/HRBP); including significant experience planning, conducting and documenting investigations

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required

Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal employment and labor laws and a sound understanding of compliance in the workplace

The ability to see situations from all perspectives and work through conflicts and sensitive employment concerns for the best possible outcome for everyone involved

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing effectively with leaders, employees, and key stakeholders

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Ability to collaborate easily across all organizations at Pacific Life

Data-driven mindset, including using data to better understand case and organizational insights

Critical thinking skills and judgment with a growth mindset

Benefits

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation