Employee Relations Business Partner at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota

Job Description:

Employee Relations Business Partner

The Employee Relations Business Partner provides guidance and support to our organization and its employees. They have a deep understanding of employment laws and workplace policies and handle a variety of employee relations matters, addressing conflicts, advise on policies, and fostering respectful work environment.

This role can be Virtual/Remote and located anywhere in the United States. However, candidates local to MSP will be hybrid work arrangement at our Arden Hills, MN corporate office each week.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Investigations and Ensure Compliance

• Investigate employee complaints and conflicts, ensuring resolutions are fair and timely
  
  


• Lead the interpretation of employee relations policies and procedures, disciplines, and terminations for non-union facilities
  
  


• Partner with labor relations experts when investigating union organized workforce
  
  


• Collaborate with Legal on complex cases
  
  

Provide Consultation and Guidance

• Advise on investigations, performance issues, and ADA reasonable accommodation requests
  
  


• Make critical assessment and recommendations, while collaborating with the appropriate SME (legal, global security, etc.)
  
  


• Liaise between employees and managers consulting on performance coaching (performance counseling, structured coaching, performance improvement plans)
  
  


• Knowledge of workers compensation and ADA accommodations process
  
  

Improve Employee Experience:

• Serve as a confidential advisor to employees and managers on workplace matters
  
  


• Facilitate training on investigations, ADA reasonable accommodations, and performance management
  
  


• Conduct case aftercare with employees to ensure issue resolution has been sustained over time
  
  

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
  
  


• Minimum 3 years of experience in Employee Relations, HR, Legal or related
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of employment law
  
  

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as an investigator
  
  


• Proficient in HRIS systems, preferably Workday, and Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Competencies:

• Ability to handle confidential information and escalate issues when necessary
  
  


• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet commitments.
  
  


• Adaptable to change and capable of leading in uncertain, fast-paced situations.
  
  


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  
  


• Excellent evaluation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
  
  


• Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
  
  


• Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling, and succinct way in written and verbal communications.
  
  

Approximate Salary Range: $77,000-$115,000

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.