Teammate Relations Advisor

Title: Teammate Relations Advisor Location: Denver, CO 80202 Duration: 2 months Shift: 1st M-FDutiesThis position is an integral member of the Teammate (Employee) Relations team within our Legal Department for assigned segments of the business, acting as an advisor for teammates, managers, People Services Managers (PSMs) and others. This position is accountable for providing response and consultation regarding teammate relations, questions and concerns. This position reports to the Teammate Relations Senior Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret and apply policies, employment law, and other regulations to provide advice, guidance, coaching and clarification for teammate relations and policy questions; staying current on employment laws and policiesRespond to, and if appropriate, escalate general teammate relations issues received from all levels of teammatesMaintain required documentation within case management system (Ethics Point/Workday/Spot), including intake, investigative notes, supporting documents and final reportsResolve teammate relations issues, including: gathering and analyzing evidence, applying relevant laws, policies and past practices to reach appropriate outcomesProvide guidance, assisting with development and delivery of appropriate feedback, including Performance Improvement Plans or other corrective/disciplinary actionsProvide consultation, support, guidance and coaching to managers and others to address teammate behavior and performance concernsCoach and advise managers on how to resolve low risk employee disagreements, conflicts or misunderstandings, escalating to appropriate PS contact as neededEscalate high risk and sensitive teammate relations issues, using judgment to determine when to escalate issues and casesWork directly with Investigators and Labor and Employment attorneys as appropriate. Providing research and support for complex and high-level investigations and/or assist with responses to third-party EEOC, and other governmental charges and requests as well as threatened litigation.Partner with PSMs and the business on as-needed basis, keeping appropriate parties informed and involved.Skills ExperienceTwo (2) or more years of HR experience with employee relations responsibility (preferred)Large Multi-site Company Experience PreferredCertified Professional (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR) in Human Resources (preferred)Key CompetenciesBuilding RelationshipsCritical ThinkingCoaching & Influencing OthersBusiness AcumenHigh-Impact CommunicationManaging DiversityBasic knowledge of employment lawKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAble to exercise considerable judgment, discretion, and confidentialityAble to positively interact internally with all levels of teammatesStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skillsWell-developed consultative and coaching skillsAble to work independently; receiving minimal guidance on daily issues, but exercise judgment to involve others as neededAbility to travel up to 10% (can be unpredictable/unplanned)EducationBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required, Human Resource Management or other related field preferred Job #: 24-16483