Senior Employee Relations and Investigation Partner - Seattle, United States - McKinstry

Description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Senior Employee Relations and Investigations Partner to our growing Human Resource division in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will lead employee relations issues and investigations company-wide for the HR team. You will consult closely with HR colleagues, legal counsel and corporate/business leaders on complex employee-related concerns, either conducting investigations themselves, or coaching HR peers/colleagues (other HRBPs and PRPs) through the process of employee coaching, mentoring, guiding on employee relation topics. Also, you will own the overall methodology and approach to managing employee relations at McKinstry from documenting clear and consistent SOPs to synthesizing and providing recommendations through the lens of people-first, McKinstry values, best practice, fair and consistent/equity, as well as compliance. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

Employee Relations & Investigations Strategy

• Act as a subject matter expert and single point of focus on all things employee relations and investigations
• Conduct (or coach others through) prompt, fair, impartial, and thorough investigations into sensitive employee relations issues concerning allegations such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, and policy violations.
• Prepare investigation reports with clear findings and recommendations to include evaluation of any process gaps or practices that create legal risk in order to mitigate organizational liability.
• Ensure objective, fair and impartial conclusions to bring an amiable outcome for all parties involved.
• Analyze, refine and implement effective employee relations strategies and policies aligned with organizational goals and values.
• Ensure a documented, consistent approach to investigations and disciplinary action to include clear SOPs, knowledge management and roles & responsibilities
• Stay updated on employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and proactively addressing potential risks.
• Partner cross-functionally across HR to identify and elevate people trends and issues
• Explore and develop restorative initiatives that help teams and employees move forward following an investigation

Internal Partnership & Coaching

• Consult closely with HR Business Partner & People Relations teams, Sr. Director of People Experience and HR Operations, SVP of People, legal counsel, and business leaders on complex and sensitive situations.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to HR colleagues on a range of employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Build solid working relationships with the Directors of HRBP teams
• Evaluate and make recommendations to improve operational efficiency and reduce employee-related concerns.
• Lead training sessions internally to up level HR colleagues' skills and approach to employee investigations.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance managers' capabilities in handling employee-related matters effectively.
• Coach on appropriate workplace behavior, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity.
• Partner on the creation of manager toolkits, training etc. to reduce the 1-to-1 coaching currently required.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• 7+ years' progressive experience in employee relations/complaint investigations or related experience
• In-depth, working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and other HR best practices
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address sensitive and complex employee relations issues effectively
• Demonstrated complex investigation practices to include assessing, statements, summaries, risk management and documentation, etc.
• Must have strong critical thinking, growth-mindset, ability to navigate in ambiguity, and grey data, skillset.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information, documents, and records with professionalism and integrity
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong ability to build trust-based relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend data-driven solutions
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a complex and dynamic organizational environment
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - must show demonstrative written communications skills
• Alignment with McKinstry's values
• Proven agile leader and collaborator in highly dynamic environments and high-growth businesses
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service in response to questions from company leaders and HR colleague
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $89,010-$151,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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