Adobe - Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Job description

At Adobe, we- re changing the world. How- We give people the tools to bring their ideas to life and create content that makes life more fun and work more meaningful. We give businesses and organizations the power to truly engage their customers. We're the ones behind the gorgeously designed content that streams across your laptop, TV, phone, and tablet every day- and we- re the ones who harness the massive power of big data to help companies move from data to insight and insight to action by delivering content that people crave most.

We- re a company that understands that product innovation comes from people innovation, and that's why we invest in cultivating leaders throughout the organization. If you- re passionate about leading from where you sit, join us.

The challenge

The Employee Relations Consultant @ Adobe would be responsible for providing subject matter expertise for Employee Relations issues as well as investigating and responding to complaints and complex, high-risk, or sensitive employee relations cases related to investigations, performance management, and organization restructure, or job changes. The role would also be a key partner in the development of employee and HR compliance policies and processes.

Highly proactive in nature, the job also includes driving predictive data analysis and trends based on reports & data provided by larger people resources team. The Employee Relations Consultant @ Adobe would be providing specialized consultation on performance management, and employee discipline issues. Serving as a direct point of contact in assigned area and working closely with employees, managers & leadership to resolve issues. The ER consultant would be a key coach & advisor in maintaining a positive ER environment within the business.

What you- ll do

Provide deep technical expertise in employee relations, insight regarding the work environment, cross-organization analysis to drive employee engagement strategies/changes, and address people-related challenges to achieve business results.

Conduct timely, objective and thorough HR investigations in response to employee related allegations, hotline reports and external agency claims to mitigate risk, address high-complexity complaints, and achieve effective resolutions. This would involve driving the process of preparing an investigation and drive the same in collaboration with legal and other stakeholders followed by implementation and communication of recommended actions

Drive Manager Enablement with respect to various aspects of employee relations. Coach, counsel, and educate managers at all three stages of the Adobe Check-In philosophy

Formulate action plans and provide necessary coaching to Managers for implementation post Employee pulse surveys and local dipsticks

Facilitate & Manage various ER process like Corrective action plans, Reduction in force, etc. by coaching & partnering with managers, leaders, etc.

Identify retention needs and collaborate with BPs & COEs in Developing Appropriate Retention Strategies

Prepare, complete, and timely documentation and reports of findings for all investigations with follow-through on all matters.

Drive proactive management of potential risks - based on data received from reports or from other sources, identify patterns and trends, and develop programs to put corrective plans in place or to minimize risk of issues occurring.

What you need to succeed

MBA with 7-10 years of experience of working in the People Resources (HR) domain as an Employee Relations Specialist or HR Business Partner with specific experience in coaching employees and managers on Employee relations.

Experience in employment regulations would be preferred

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature and flexible

Good reasoning ability and sound judgment

High energy level, comfortable in multitasking

Should be familiar with documentation of employee issues