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IDEXX · 22 hours ago

Human Resources Advisor, Operations

Westbrook, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

IDEXX is an innovation leader in every industry they serve, seeking a Human Resources Advisor to support their Operations business. The HR Advisor will build professional relationships, educate employees on resources, and guide management on performance management and employee relations.

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Responsibilities

You will administer programs designed to foster a positive employee relations environment through the consistent and equitable application of HR policies and procedures

Identify employee relations issues and recommends appropriate actions to address and resolve those issues

Advise and coach managers and HRBPs on progressive discipline, employee terminations and minimizing the risk of adverse action

Investigate and/or advises/coaches managers and HRBPs on claims of harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and other issues, recommend appropriate action and documents in final reports

May review, coordinate, and/or support implementation of restructure events and other separation agreements

You will monitor the performance management process and works with managers and/or employees and HRBP’s concerning employee performance and discipline issues

Advise/coach management and HRBPs on performance management process, and progressive discipline

Provide coaching to managers related to the people aspects of the business, including organizational development, employee development, talent acquisition, employee relations, talent analytics, compensation, benefits and other areas

You will provide HR guidance to managers and employees

Answer questions and provide advice as needed

Understand manager and employee viewpoints and anticipate their needs and concerns

Direct managers/employees to utilize HR service centers as appropriate to handle transactional-oriented requests, for maximum efficiency

You will be responsible for compliance with state, and federal, employment laws

Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations and best practices impacting human resources activities and incorporates into work as appropriate

You will partner closely with the Leave team and the business on ADA accommodation process

You will implement HR programs/processes, including activities such as compensation planning, roll-out of new learning and development initiatives and other areas

Identify new opportunities where HR can add business value

Seek opportunities to deliver HR programs to benefit business and align with overall company, as appropriate

You will guide local organizational change through relationship management and partnership skills and knowledge of internal company processes and HR practice

Facilitate and drive change efforts and communication strategies

You will lead local engagement action planning with management and employees which fosters engagement and aligns people with the direction of the business to drive results

Qualification

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementCoaching SkillsEmployment LawsAnalytical ThinkingOrganizational DevelopmentResourcefulnessCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Experienced Employee Relations professional with demonstrated skills for coaching and development of front-line leaders

Local expertise with knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations

Solid relationship-building and communication skills

Big picture thinker and ability to see beyond tactical details

Analytical thinker with ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations

Resourceful with ability to utilize available resources to address customer needs effectively

Preferred

Experience working with a large non-exempt employee population preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Incentives

Benefits

Company

IDEXX

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10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job.

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