Human Resources Employee Relations Consultant

1 week ago

Indianapolis, IN, United States Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Full time
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today

Your Role: Human Resources Employee Relations Consultant

As the Human Resources Employee Relations Consultant, you will be a trusted partner and key member of our centralized ER team, providing essential guidance and investigation support for our US-based employees. You will own and manage a variety of employee relations cases, applying your expertise to ensure fair, consistent outcomes that align with Elanco's policies and culture. This role is critical in fostering a positive and compliant work environment by directly advising employees and leaders on complex workplace matters.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Provide clear coaching and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management, policy application, and workplace concerns to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.
  • Own and conduct thorough HR investigations from intake to resolution, ensuring all workplace complaints and policy concerns are addressed impartially and documented meticulously.
  • Apply a strong understanding of employment law to ensure all employee relations activities, including disciplinary actions and accommodations, are compliant with company policy and legal requirements.
  • Manage assigned ER cases effectively and contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes by identifying trends, sharing insights, and partnering on HR projects.
  • Partnering with Human Resource Business Partners to drive performance improvement to balance the business needs and employee deliverables.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree.
  • Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 3 years specializing in employee relations and workplace investigations.
  • Top 2 Skills: Proven ability to coach and influence leaders and employees, combined with strong communication skills for managing sensitive conversations with professionalism and care.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
  • Proficiency with HR systems such as Workday and case management software (e.g., ServiceNow, Case IQ).
  • Experience representing the company in unemployment insurance hearings.
  • Proven experience supporting employees and leaders through organizational change.
  • A deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Additional Information:
  • Travel: 5%-10%
  • Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose Some highlights include:
  • Multiple relocation packages
  • Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
  • 8-week parental leave
  • 9 Employee Resource Groups
  • Annual bonus offering
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Up to 6% 401K matching


Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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