Grainger · 2 days ago
Senior Advisor, Employee Relations
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. They are seeking a Senior Advisor, Employee Relations who will serve as a strategic consultant on complex team member relations matters, manage high-risk investigations, and mentor other Advisors to enhance capabilities within the team.
HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leads complex, high‑risk, and sensitive investigations and performance improvement cases to ensure sound, timely, and equitable resolution through advanced judgment
Conducts ER assessments, audits, investigations, and performance coaching to accurately interpret policy and strengthen organizational consistency
Provides strategic, data‑driven, and principles-based counsel to senior leaders to inform talent decisions, mitigate risk, and shape a resilient culture
Owns or co‑leads enterprise ER initiatives to enhance investigation rigor, improve PIP lifecycle effectiveness, and elevate quality and mitigation strategies
Mentors ER Advisors and Specialists to build enterprise capability and ensure strong, scalable ER expertise
Drives ServiceNow and TMR process adoption by reinforcing standards and ensuring documentation excellence for improved case management
Partners with HRBPs and Legal to proactively mitigate risk, coach leaders, and guide ongoing policy evolution
Coaches leaders on documentation, performance expectations, accountability, and TM experience management to increase leader effectiveness and decision quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business or a related field
5+ years in progressive leadership in employee relations, human resources or a comparable area; in-depth experience in leading investigations required
Demonstrates advanced ER case management and investigative expertise, including Title VII
Applies employment laws with sound judgment in varied, ambiguous scenarios
Uses data and analytics to drive fact‑based, predictive insights and recommendations
Prioritizes effectively and operates autonomously with high integrity and ethical judgment
Maintains full understanding and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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