Guidehouse Jobs

Job Family :

Workplace Relations

Travel Required :

Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

A successful Workplace Relations Lead Specialist is an experienced and talented employment law/employee relations professional with experience managing a broad range of employment matters, including resolution of employment disputes and complaints to ensure fairness, consistency and legal compliance. The incumbent will investigate employee complaints of violations of Guidehouse policy, Guidehouse Code of Conduct, or applicable employment law. The Workplace Relations Lead Specialist functions as the primary interface between HR and Legal and provides consultation and advice on HR programs to HR partners, line managers and Senior Leadership teams. Balancing time between the reactive and proactive spaces, the successful candidate will be required to provide expert advice that supports efficient business operations while remaining attentive to employee needs and ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and employment laws. Tact, diplomacy, knowledge, relevant experience, and the ability to multi-task are keys to the success of this role.

• Develop a strong partnership with Segment and Functional leadership and HR Business Partner teams to execute Workplace Relations strategies that foster growth, innovation, and organizational compliance and effectiveness.

• Manages employee grievance process, from initiation to closure, including communication, documentation, and tracking. Lead thorough and timely investigations in a manner that respects all concerned while balancing business needs. Activities will include interviewing witnesses, gathering and reviewing relevant documents, analyzing and synthesizing the information gathered to determine the facts, assessing witness credibility, preparing a concise investigation report, making recommendations to management for remedial action, updating the case tracking system and assisting with reporting and analytics.

• Counsel HR professionals, executives, and people managers on a broad range of employment issues, including hiring, compensation, promotion, performance management, disability and religious accommodations, leave, corrective action, reductions-in-force, and terminations.

• Provides guidance on effective ways of resolving employee relations issues and makes discipline recommendations utilizing the company’s progressive discipline process. Liaise with our leave of absence administrator on LOA related employee issues

• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends, patterns, and themes from case management data to determine gaps and/or to address areas requiring attention to inform and impact decisioning with clients.

• Deliver training to enable effective management practices and promote a positive work environment.

• Stay up to date on changes in employment laws and regulations, and ensure company policies and procedures remain compliant

• Participate in the development and review of People policies and procedures, providing recommendations for enhancements as needed

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Six (6)+ years of related HR experience.

• Extensive experience in employee relations providing guidance on complex and multi-faceted employee relation issues.

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state EEO laws and state HR policies.

• Experience developing, conducting, and providing training to management, particularly with regards to situations involving interpersonal conflict.

• Experience counseling managers and supervisors regarding best practices methods of resolving conflict, performance issues, and acts of misconduct.

• Proven track record of working independently to achieve key results, while keeping management and colleagues abreast of critical issues.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communications.

• Collaboration skills and experience working with other internal human capital and legal stakeholders

• Experience acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, peers, and employees with a consultative approach

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of HR technologies, including HRIS and/or Case Management Tool

• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information and data from multiple sources and summarize investigative findings clearly and concisely in writing

• Ability to work independently and utilize resources to problem solve a variety of complex, highly sensitive people issues

• Ability to prioritize work in fast paced environment

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Possession of excellent organizational and fact gathering skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business, HR, or a related field

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification

• Certified Employee Relations Professional (CERP) Certification,

• HR Certification, including PHR and SPHR

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.