Global Employee Relations Investigator

Collaborates across the Human Resource function and businesses in the deployment of employee relations, policies, programs and services consistent with HP business and HR priorities across the functions and/or geographies. Consults with human resource partners to develop, plan and implement solutions to address unique organizational needs and requirements. Leads the human resources assigned investigations and management of executive escalations, disciplinary policies, procedures and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and conducts investigations with a high complexity.
• Acts as an expert ER consultant managing complex HR escalations.
• Partners employment law, ECO, Integrity Councils and HR in the review of case findings and proposed HR recommendations.
• Responsible for developing labor relations assessments, reporting and ensures disciplinary policies, procedures, practices and documentation is kept up to date.
• Develops and delivers training to HR, business leaders and managers.
• Provides ER training, support and guidance to other team members.
• May represent HP in cases where the matter is referred to a tribunal, mediation and/or mediation.
• Responsible for monitoring  the changing internal and external environment regarding employee relation matters.
• Develops and examines case studies and contributes to the evolution of the Global Employee Relations Framework, including program, policies, procedures,  practices and system enhancements.
• Monitors the external environment to keep abreast of legislation changes that may impact HR programs, processes and/or practices.
• Supports or leads RBA/Human Rights Audits.
• Provides advice to stakeholders regarding HR Policies, supports countries providing business considered compliance solutions for BAU activities, strategy, and programs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced skills, including coaching, teambuilding, conflict resolution, and management.
• Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experienced in managing complex ER, LR & HR Compliance matter across geographies to drive business aligned solutions.
• Strong communication skills catered to a wide variety of audiences. (e.g. written, verbal, presentation).
• Strong business acumen, technical knowledge of multiple business units, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Advanced multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Advanced relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
• Strong understanding of HP's policies and processes.

Impact and Scope:

• Partners with Legal and external consultants to confirm requirements. Design, manages and deploys a global unique and complex strategies within a service delivery model.
• Supports or drives the strategy and success of larger projects which contribute to multiple areas of the organization.
• Provides consultation and recommendations guidance for Human Resources, Business Managers, Integrity Councils.
• Oversees the overall program and service delivery of the global team.
• Decisions with regard to recommendations and strategies may have organizational impacts beyond a year.

Complexity:

• Moderate to High: Advanced cross-functional/cross-organizational senior management interface; deals with complex strategic issues
• Unique advanced and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in HP’s most complex disciplines. • Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. Manages cross-division, multi-function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence. Typically 6-8 years of experience in Employee Relations, Compliance and/or Labor Relations.