Specific Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Investigations

  • Partner with various groups (P&O Business Partners, Labor Relations, Employment Legal, Investigative Services, and Security) on issues relating to serious and sensitive employee relations matters.

  • Conduct confidential investigations of claims of harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and other policy violations, and provide guidance on outcomes and communication.

  • Assist in developing and implementing standardized processes for investigations, including tracking and documenting.

• Policy

  • Develop, revise, and advise on implementing company policies and processes consistent with changes in laws and regulations, best practices, and company culture.

  • Advise on accommodations related to disabilities, medical conditions, and religion to drive consistency across the company.

  • Provide ad hoc guidance to P&O Business Partners on coaching employees, disciplinary actions, and performance management to ensure consistency across the company.

• Education

  • Design, develop, and deliver ongoing employee relations- and policy-related training to the P&O community and managers.

• Film and Television Production Employee Relations

  • Assist in developing and implementing employee relations strategy for film and television productions.

Other

• Partner with others on the People & Organization and Employment Legal teams as needed on HR compliance and employee experience initiatives.

• Participate in and/or lead special projects as required.

• Provide support on RFIs and RFPs for consultants/vendors in the area of Employee Relations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education and experience.

• Advanced degree in Human Resources or related field, and/or JD (a plus).

• At least 8 years of progressive responsibilities in Human Resources positions, particularly in employee relations, labor relations and performance management areas.

• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and conducting sensitive investigations.

• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items.

• Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

• Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations and advising accordingly – developing creative solutions.

• Proven ability to influence decision-making; courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

• Exercise a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in interactions with all levels of the organization.

• Strong experience and demonstrated skills in handling a variety of employee relations matters.

• Excellent follow-through skills and the ability to anticipate and address business needs proactively.

• Possess a strong work ethic; self-motivated with a desire to take initiative and look for ways to improve processes and create efficiencies.