Senior Employee Relations Representative

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

As a Senior Employee Relations Representative, you will conduct internal investigations of employee relations issues and makes recommendations to Bank management to resolve issues.

Coach management on sensitive employee issues/situations.

The level of work performed is considered advanced and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision.

This position does not have direct reports.

Your Responsibilities:


* Counsels and advises employees and management on work-related issues such as policies, attendance, performance, conduct, complaints, employment law, etc.


* Serves as a primary resource for employee complaints.


* Conducts investigations related to complaints of discrimination, intimidation and harassment.


* Creates documentation that may be relied upon for litigation purposes.


* Reviews and is authorized to approve counseling and termination of employment cases.


* Develops and communicates HR policies and guidelines.


* Conducts interviews with employees.


* Collaborates within department by providing guidance on employment law and policy issues.


* Develops and conducts Employee Relations training as needed.


* Oversees the Harassment Prevention awareness program.


* Supports medium to large size projects on behalf of the department or participates in larger Department and/or District strategic projects.

Your Background:


* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


* 5-7 years of related professional work experience



* Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in employment law to complete difficult assignments.


* Demonstrates independent decision-making abilities.


* Able to understand and respond appropriately to ambiguous situations.


* Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

What We Offer: 


* Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria 



* A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career. 

Additional Requirements: 


* This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in office. 



* As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies.

If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for o...