Description:
Thales is looking for an Employee Relations Partner who will provide Employee Relations and Engagement HR support services to Thales managers, while ensuring that Thales employees have a diverse, interesting and motivating experience throughout their careers within the Group.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The role will be responsible for the delivery of cyclical HR Campaigns and Projects that are well executed, relevant and educational. Shaping employee experience and engagement to move it from being a process to ‘coming alive’ as an interactive career-development experience. The role will also conduct investigations and help build a high performing culture.
- Works directly with managers and Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) to provide proactive outreach and support on a variety of items to include; HR policy interpretation, employee and manager coaching, employee education and training, program related issues including performance management, performance improvement plans, compensation queries, etc. with a focus on continuous leadership development and enhanced employee engagement
- Delivers and provides support for HR programs, activities, policies, procedures and compliance including: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leave of Absence coordination, Exit Interviews, Documentation Harmonization and support functions, MyThales HR Agent and Workday inquiries and support, creation/maintenance of documentation and content on the intranet (Teams On-Line, Sphere etc.)
- With good understanding and experience of employment legislation, support the prompt resolution of employee relations issues for employees and recommend proactive measures to minimize related matters – this includes: handling disputes, escalated disability cases, harassment allegations and investigations as well as ensuring successful delivery and implementation of HR Projects; e.g. campaigns, change activities and systems implementations etc.
- Ensures all appropriate and/or required documentation is properly completed, thorough and is properly memorialized and stored for required retention and recall as necessary
- Lead and monitor the Onboarding Curriculum and Program for North America, to ensure adherence to Group level requirements, as well as Federal, Provincial and local laws.
- Provide implementation support for change programs and initiatives (Group Initiatives, COE-led projects, Strategic HR-led projects (typically OD type activity and executive-led business improvement projects e.g. GBU Reorganizations).
- As a Senior, Employee Relations Partner, will assist and mentor more junior colleagues on complex situations or investigations
- Support and maintain consistency across the country and region for all HR activities, proactively monitor progress, and act as appropriate to ensure successful execution of the relevant campaigns and deadlines
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations or in lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant exempt experience as equivalency for a degree.
- At least 5 years of experience adhering to relevant employment standards and practices in North America
- Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues professionally and in a confidential manner
- Demonstrated ability to provide informal coaching to individuals at all levels and influence as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes
- Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, sound judgment and proven decision making abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with HRBPs, COEs, and customers at all levels, while taking a proactive approach to customer service and building strong professional relationships
- Possess a sense of accountability and urgency, and the demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize work
- Strong facilitation and communication skills