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Fortive · 1 day ago

Employee Relations Partner

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Fortive is a global industrial technology innovator focused on making the world safer and more productive. The Employee Relations Partner will lead investigations into workplace conduct, resolve employee relations issues, and provide guidance to HR teams and business leaders to foster a positive work culture.

ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct work environment investigations 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, Employment Legal, and other internal teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, 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 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 Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion and Total Rewards, 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 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 opportunities and projects for relevant policy harmonization where appropriate and applicable

May assist with global crisis management in liaison with Fortive and Operating Company security, legal and communications teams

Stay updated on best practices and emerging issues in employee relations and HR

Qualification

Employee relations expertiseWork environment investigationsEmployment lawsHR systems proficiencyHR certificationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject managementAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Progressive experience and expertise in employee relations, HR, or related field, with a focus on conducting work environment investigations

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, such as Title VII, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders

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 projects and priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems