Employee Relations Advisor - Vice President

Job description

The Employee Relations department works closely with HR consulting teams across all business units to provide proactive advice and coaching on all personnel issues, particularly with regard to the management of informal and formal complaints, behavioral, performance, and absence issues, in compliance with local laws. The ER team also advises HR and the company on organizational changes and potential business restructuring.

Tasks

The most important tasks are:

• Act as a trusted advisor and expert on employee relations issues for HR colleagues and managers.
• Support HR and managers in investigating employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters, in accordance with company policies and applicable labor laws.
• Support HR business partners and managers in resolving performance issues, conflict resolution, and behavioral issues.
• Develop and implement employee relations strategies and initiatives to promote a positive work environment and maintain employee satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive employee relations files, observing confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.

Requirements

The required skills, experience, qualifications, and knowledge are:

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations in at least one of the following jurisdictions: France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, with experience and/or willingness to extend knowledge to all.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and relationships with employees at all levels.
• Fluent English and at least one other language relevant to the region (French, German, Italian, or Spanish).
• Experience in employee relations or a similar role, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Proven experience in conducting investigations and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze data and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Knowledge of HR information systems and MS Office Suite.

We offer

The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment and to develop as an Employee Relations Advisor.