Provide support to or personally lead medium to high complexity employee relations investigations, making recommendations on appropriate courses of action, matching investigation strategy to the complexity, risk, sensitivity, and confidentiality of the investigation
Guide escalated performance management cases, supporting our People Partner and People Specialist teams
Ensure cases are handled fairly, consistently, transparently, in a timely fashion, and in line with operating principles, policies, and appropriate local laws
Advising
Counsel People Partners, People Specialists, and business leaders on ER issues, trends and risks to foster sound business decisions. As needed, advise on cross-people team projects
Ensure that optimal decisions are made by leaders, People Partners/Specialists and other stakeholders through influencing, coaching, and by providing technical expertise and sound strategy
Collect, analyze, interpret and make recommendations on ER related data
Other projects/responsibilities
Conduct training for leaders, managers, employees, People Partners, People Specialists, Talent Partners, and other stakeholders
Establish best practices for working within an organized case management system (HR Acuity preferred) and ensure that we are leveraging data and insights from the system to inform our approach to employee relations
Other projects as assigned
We re looking for someone who has:
Bachelor s degree required; JD, MBA, or other Advanced Degree preferred
3-5 years of Employee Relations/Human Resources or equivalent experience managing complex global investigations
Superior written oral communication skills
Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality is required
Must be self-motivated and have an enhanced ability to prioritize/plan in a fast-paced, high growth environment
Strong analytical skills and experienced decision maker who uses good reasoning and sound judgment required
Must be able to work under pressure and deal with complex issues, while maintaining composure
Ability to remain positive, collaborative, and objective while under pressure
Proven track record of positively influencing leaders, teams, and stakeholders
Ability to be a coach, mentor, advise, and partner with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
Strong knowledge of ER, labor relations, training, and conflict resolution, along with direct experience leading complex global investigations at all levels, including executive level
Deep understanding of local and regional laws and other employment-related state and federal laws & regulations across Asia Pacific
Open to travel (some travel may be required)

APAC Employee Relations Partner

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