Employee Relations Consultant

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more.

All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

As part of the People, Culture and Wellness, the Employees Relations function focuses on conflict resolution, business line consultations, and risk mitigation and strategies to maintain a harmonious and productive workforce.  The Richmond Fed is looking for an Employee Relations Consultant who will help us provide guidance on workplace matters, support effective issue resolutions and help to cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.

Reporting to the HR Leader for the Centers of Excellence, you will be part of a small team where your experience and expertise will be leveraged to operationalize the Bank’s vision and goals. 

What You Will Do:


* Demonstrate ability to operate with a high degree of independence, sound judgment, and discretion in ambiguous or sensitive situations to execute the responsibilities of the Employee Relations Consultant role


* Conduct complex, high-sensitivity workplace investigations (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, senior leadership concerns), including witness interviews, credibility assessments, and well-reasoned written findings.

Experience in preparing investigation reports for legal review strongly preferred


* Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on employee relations matters such as conflict resolution, performance concerns, reorganizations and workplace conduct


* Research and identify emerging best practices from the external environment and recommend changes to existing practices and/or policies


* Manage multiple projects concurrently for Employee Relations, including coordination of deliverables from internal and external resources and presentations to sponsors and stakeholders


* Analyze employee metrics and leverage technology to illustrate the organizational health of the organization


* Implement a feedback loop to drive continuous improvement, which includes sharing key themes, gaps, and training opportunities within the organization


* Collaborate closely with HR, Management and Legal departments to ensure effective handling of employee relations issues in compliance with Bank policies and lab...