Employee Relations Manager at Adecco

Adecco Creative is partnering with a major NYC Fashion house to recruit for an Employee Relations Manager role. This position will be contract and a hybrid schedule in Midtown Manhattan. Those with strong experience in employee investigations are encouraged to apply. Primary Purpose: The Manager, Employee Relations is responsible for managing and executing ER processes, products and services aligned with Human Resources mission and objectives. This role provides consulting to business partners and supports the successful resolution of ER issues working in close partnership with the ER team, HR Partners, and cross-functional colleagues in legal, asset protection and the business. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Employee Relations to:Sensitively and skillfully manage resolution of employee relations (ER) issues:Manage complex and escalated investigations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, Code of Conduct, and complex performance/policy violations).Partner with Legal/Compliance on high-risk matters and remediation plans.Partner to execute involuntary terminationsCreating preventative action plans by proactively spotting issuesResolve employee complaintsSupport responses to natural disasters, emergencies and critical incidentsCoaching People Managers on ER skills and management of ER issues as requireSupport the successful resolution of ER investigations: Ensure investigations are conducted timely, thoroughly, and objectively with clear documentation, findings, and action recommendationsConduct fact finding, including in-person or virtual interviews of parties involvedProvide written investigative reports, summaries and outline corrective actionContribute to formal responses to outside agenciesFollow-up with stakeholders and decision makers on remedial action and preventative effortsEngage in interactive process under ADA and associated federal, state, and local lawsOwn end-to-end ADA/ADAAA (and applicable state/local) reasonableaccommodation cases, including the interactive process, documentation review, and determination.Advise HRBPs and managers on job modifications, leave interactions (e.g., FMLA), undue hardship assessments, and return-to-work plans.Compliance and reportingManage and maintain all tracking, documentation and reporting.Monitor new / updated federal / state / local guidelines and regulationsParticipate in policy review and updatesThe accomplished individual will possess: Knowledge of employee relations, ADA, accommodations, and legal guidelines and compliance regulationsInvestigation skillsAptitude in producing reports and summaries with strong written and verbal communication; crisp, defensible documentationCoaching and counseling skillsStrong communication, collaboration and customer focusAbility to manage multiple priorities; project management proficiencyCritical thinking, judgement and ability to work through ambiguityProficiency in use of HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and InternetAvailable to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the retail clients across various time zones (including handling critical calls if needed when stores are open weeknights and weekends)The accomplished individual will possess bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in human resources, employee relations, or investigative field, corporate and retail industry experience preferred and have the ability for 10% Travel.