Senior Employee Relations Partner
Company: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DetailsNew ideas are all around us, but only a few will
change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest
questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build
upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries
to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to
seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you're
driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a
lifetime and beyond, you're ready for JPL.Located in Pasadena,
California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres
in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work
environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster
innovation, build collaboration, and reward
excellence.Responsibilities:Exciting opportunity to join our
Employee Relations team to help support diversity, equity and
inclusion at JPL. By conducting effective workplace investigations
with expertise and compassion, you will contribute to a positive
work environment that balances employee rights and
responsibilities. In addition to leading investigations, the Senior
EmployeeRelations Partner is responsible for the development and
execution of employee relations policies, processes, documents and
trainings that help mitigate business risk and proactively support
and maintain a positive employment climate. Reporting to the
Manager of Employee Relations, this position will have specific
responsibilities including (but not limited to):
- Effectively and efficiently conducts Title VII and Title IX
workplace investigations with minimal oversight
- Develops and maintains thorough and high-quality case documents
for investigations and employee relations work, including, but not
limited to:investigation notes, summaries, timelines, reports,
letters, corrective action documents and warnings
- Effectively prepares and presents investigation findings
resolution options to all levels of management and counsel
- Helps to develop and implement new and effective Employee
Relations strategies, processes, procedures and templates
- Provides advice and guidance to other HR professionals,
employees and managers in the areas of employment law and HR
policy
- May participate in the preparation of company AAP Plan
- Prepares and supports effective agency responses (EEO, FEHA,
etc)
- Maintains relevant case information and provides database
reports and analyses to HR Business Partners and other members of
management
- Independently develops, plans, implements and monitors
company-wide and role-specific training in the areas of Preventing
Harassment, Employment Law and Policy updates, etc.
- Participates in key policy reviews and recommends actions to
help clarify and simply procedures
- Helps develop and review sound layoff plans and procedures in
partnership with HR Business Partners
- Supports and manages complex Employee Relations cases in
partnership with other areas of the business (HRBP, Ethics,
Security)
- Effectively lead Employee Relations projects and may
participate on cross-functional project teams with other members of
HRQualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Employment Relations, Human Resources,
Communications, Business or related field with 6 years of minimum
related work experience; Masters degree in a similar discipline
with 4 years of minimum related work experience; Ph.D. degree in a
similar discipline with 2 years of minimum related work
experience.
- In addition, 2(+) years of experience in an HR generalist role
and 3(+) years in a strong Employee Relations-focused role,
including significant experience independently leading employee
relations workplace investigations
- In-depth knowledge and application of Federal and California
Labor Laws applicable to all areas of Human Resources
- Highly organized with strong self and project management skills
(time, priorities, resources)
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, reasoning and
analytical skills
- Agile learning skills
- Ability to influence and adapt style to consult with all levels
of employee and management
- Ability to work effectively and well within the JPL culture
(effectively gather and analyze facts, weigh risks and make
decisions/recommendations that are right for the business, the
people and our culture)
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Effective team player
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in situations that require sound
decision-making
- Establishes trust and maintains confidentialityPreferred
Skills:
- Experience with predominantly exempt client groups
- Experience working with clients in a technology field
(engineers, researchers, etc.)
- Familiarity of OFCCP and/or DCAA requirements a plusJPL is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color,
religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital
status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic
information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military
or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition
protected by Federal, state or local law.In addition, JPL is a
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a
federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept
applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in
a designated country unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of
the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
The Designated Countries List is available
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