Senior Associate, Employee Relations.

As a Sr. Associate, Employee Relations, you will play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships between employees & the workplace.

This includes being responsible for understanding employee issues, promoting a healthy work environment, & ensuring compliance with company policies & regulations.

In collaboration with HR, Legal, & Labor Relations partners, you will drive change & champion fair, consistent, timely, & thorough investigations, promoting the highest level of respect while delivering on investigation protocols with accurate documentation.

You will navigate sensitive concerns & accommodation requests by providing insightful recommendations & advocating for a positive employee experience through the lens of equitable & consistent policies.

Through proactive coaching, education, & onsite presence, you will help prevent issues & nurture a culture where employees can perform at their best.

You will :

• Address employee concerns & complaints in a timely & confidential manner;
• Conduct investigations into employee grievances, conflicts, & possible disciplinary issues;
• Provide guidance & support to managers & employees on HR policies, procedures, & best practices;
• Assist in the development & implementation of employee relations programs & initiatives to enhance employee engagement & retention;
• Engage in the interactive process to determine eligibility of employee accommodations through review of documentation, consultation with department managers, employees, Legal, & other stakeholders to determine whether requests fall under our accommodations policies & how we consistently enable employees to perform the essential functions of their jobs;
• Stay up-to-date on employment laws & regulations to ensure compliance & mitigate risks;
• Maintain accurate records & documentation related to employee relations matters under the direction of Legal Counsel;
• Support HR projects & initiatives as needed.

You are :

• An excellent communicator & writer, able to present information in a clear & concise manner to ensure others understand ideas;
• Objective, approachable, & able to interact effectively with all levels of employees both in person & virtually in a positive & respectful manner;
• Bring a high level of discretion due to the sensitive nature of activities within the HR organization & are able to maintain the highest level of personal integrity & confidentiality;
• Adaptable & flexible, you are motivated to drive results in new & changing environments;
• A people advocate + culture curator : your passion for solving people problems & dedication to delivering a positive employee experience make you an awesome ambassador for our culture & team;
• You operate & live by our core values, the HelloFresh DNA : Speed & Agility, Relentless Prioritization, Egoless Environment, Learning Never Stops, & Data-Drivenness, Customer Centricity & Long-Term Orientation;
• Positive & resilient in your approach a believer in employee advocacy & manager training while demonstrating active learning with a growth mindset.

You have :

• Bachelors of Nursing, Paralegal Degree or Certification, or 2+ years of relevant healthcare and / or legal experience;
• Understanding of employment law implications on ADA and / or HR compliance issues;
• Experience with synthesizing healthcare-related laws into digestible information suing the highest levels of integrity & discretion;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Experience handling multiple & complex projects simultaneously, & working in an environment that requires flexibility, innovation, superb customer service skills, & organization;
• Track record of strong collaboration skills, & highly trusted.

Youll get

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, & company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, & parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor )
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.