Employee Relations Specialist

5 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Northwestern Mutual Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Employee Relations Consultant to join our team at Northwestern Mutual. As a key member of our HR department, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and support to employees, leaders, and union representatives on a wide range of employee relations and labor law matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide employee relations counsel and service to leaders, embedded HR, employees, and union representatives.
  • Create and interpret Company policies, regulatory requirements, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
  • Implement and recommend programs, interventions, and other actions consistent with corporate strategy and culture and in accordance with Company policies, legal/regulatory requirements, and contractual agreements.
  • Participate in the development of labor/employee relations and EEO strategies, policies, and practices.
  • Keep abreast of employee and labor relations policies, programs, trends and practices to maintain consistent administration.
  • Inform leadership and make recommendations relating to new developments, and in alignment with both corporate strategy and the company's efforts to maintain management rights.
  • May lead or participate in cross-functional teams for projects, program, and policy design relating to labor/employee relations and EEO issues which includes but isn't limited to company/union study committees, company bargaining teams, and ad hoc policy design teams.
  • Under general direction, researches and analyzes best practices by leveraging and participating in SME groups and makes recommendations for changes in Company policies, practices and/or procedures.
  • May lead or participate in investigating and resolving ER/labor/EEO cases and in partnership with embedded HR and/or department leadership.
  • Develops and recommends new policies, programs and practices to enhance and support company strategy and culture of high-performance and engagement.
  • The incumbent may work to develop, enhance and maintain Company policies and procedures.
  • The individual researches and defines business needs, recommends, prioritizes and coordinates changes and enhancements to current practices, which integrate with business strategy and the organization goals.
  • The incumbent develops and implements training, tools, systems, and templates for embedded HR and/or people leaders to facilitate effective execution of employee/labor relations and EEO strategies and practices across the organization.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in employee/labor relations, human resources, employment law, and/or a related business field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including influence without authority, persuasion and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Proven ability to deal with ambiguity.
  • Must be able remain calm under pressure and to take the lead in conflict and high-stress situations.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of Human Resources management, employee/labor relations, and/or legal/regulatory HR (including EEO).
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and carry out multiple, diverse assignments within time deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and train HR peers and partners, and to develop effective programs/interventions that meet business needs.
  • Superior oral and written communications skills, including the ability to write contractual language and responses to employment claims on behalf of the company.
  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal employees and external parties (e.g. union reps, regulatory agents, external counsel, etc.).
  • Flexibility and the ability to creatively respond to changing conditions required.
  • SPHR certification strongly preferred.
  • A Master's degree in industrial/labor relations, HR, or a JD is preferred and may be substituted for some of the relevant work experience.
What We Offer

At Northwestern Mutual, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $68,320.00 to $126,880.00, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and a concierge service. Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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