Employee Relations Partner - Hybrid

Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner reports to Senior Employee Relations Manager. This role will conduct mid to high level investigations, managing employee issues to resolution, as well as managing employee relations programs and policies. This position interfaces with all employees, including management, Legal, HRBPs and external stakeholders, to maintain positive employee relations and resolve workplace issues between employees and management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts detailed investigations into a range of employee relations concerns such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace violence, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides clear, timely communication regarding investigations, offering comprehensive reports with supporting documentation.
• Employs effective interviewing and documentation techniques; adeptly manage cases using designated online case management tool ServiceNow.
• Supports the development of an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
• Supports and coaches Managers in developing, delivering, and monitoring Performance Improvement plans.
• Partners with business leaders/ HR Leaders reviewing termination recommendations.
• Provides clear, concise and timely communication, report summary and relevant documentation regarding investigations.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Requires a minimum of 2- 3 years of experience in ER, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's desirable preferably in human resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and work.
• Experience conducting investigations and advising on a wide range of sensitive and complex employee relations issues, including performance management, interpersonal manager/employee conflicts or complaints, leaves, accommodations, and behavioral conduct issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting investigations and advising on a wide range of sensitive and complex employee relations issues, including performance management, interpersonal manager/employee conflicts or complaints, leaves, accommodations, and behavioral conduct issues.
• Knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws.
• Ability to problem solve with minimal guidance but willingness to ask for help if appropriate.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to conduct a thorough and complete investigation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal guidance required.
• Flexibility and willingness to handle competing priorities and assist others as needed in a team environment.
• Ability to make timely along with informed objective decisions.

Working Conditions:

• This position follows a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week.
• Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer or laptop.
• Travel maybe required 10%, occasionally on short notice.
• Performs work to support a global organization across several time zones.

This hybrid position offers a balanced schedule of a minimum of three in-office days in either Burlington, NC or Durham, NC, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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