Employee Relations Specialist

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A Day in the Life
This role will serve as the primary Employee Relations (ER) contact for our Manufacturing & Corporate sites based in Quebec, and occasionally support the Senior ER Partner with additional ER mandates with Commercial client groups. The ER Specialist partners directly with leaders, managers and employees to provide advice and coach both parties on all employee relations issues including guidance on performance management, disciplinary processes, restructuring activity, legal issues, investigations, conflict management, COVID response, etc. The Specialist will ensure a fair and consistent application of Medtronic's policies and procedures, while identifying opportunities to proactively promote a positive working culture/environment.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Counsels and provides partnership to employees and all levels of management across the full spectrum of employee relations matters in alignment with our practices, policies, and local labor legislation.
This work includes proactive workplace initiatives and strategies; workplace investigations and internal reviews; performance improvement and discipline processes; end of employment/restructuring; labor relations; crisis management; and, general employee relations coaching and conflict resolution.
Develops and leads proactive employee and labor relations strategies to contribute to a positive work environment by leveraging data, addressing areas of opportunity and minimizing risk.
Plays key leadership role in restructuring initiatives, resulting in employee transitions.
Provides proactive recommendations on employee relations strategies and solutions; develops processes and programs to progress development of the employee relations function.
Identifies trends in employment practices and advises on appropriate proactive action and training opportunities.
Provide counsel and facilitate prompt and effective resolution of workplace conflicts and address issues for employees, managers, and leaders in a manner consistent with Medtronic policies, practices and legal considerations. Apply various conflict resolution techniques, including training, mediation, conflict coaching, etc.
Drive the coordination and execution of reductions in force by consulting/partnering with the Senior ER Partner, Business Managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Legal, Finance and Security.
Ensure regular communication with Senior ER Partner ensuring alignment in approach and escalating ER concerns promptly.
Partner with Senior ER Partner and/or Legal counsel in conducting investigations, research policies/practices, create and gather documentation, make recommendations and implement resolutions when applicable.
Work in partnership with the Senior ER Partner and local HRBPs to develop and/or deploy proactive ER strategies.
Act as the primary contact for any ER based inquiries made by the Quebec Labour Board and compile necessary documentation required for mediations and/or legal proceedings.
Where necessary support the exit management process, by coordinating/conducting severance analysis, legal review, training, scheduling, notifications, communications, and transition plans.
Maintain strict confidentiality throughout conversations and investigations. Manage highly confidential HR-related information, exercising sound judgement/discretion with confidential data and situations, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of outcomes.
Participate in the identification of employee relations trends and partner on identifying solutions and building manager skills, validating results/findings with local HRBPs and site leadership.
Partner with HRBPs and other HR functions, to ensure a high level of employee satisfaction & engagement and appropriately plan, facilitate and monitor employee programs.
Where necessary, effectively navigate a highly matrix environment ensuring alignment, regular communication and follow-up with multiple stakeholders as required.
Adapt schedule on short notice to be onsite if urgent situation warrants onsite presence.
Will occasionally be required to work flex hours in order to deliver ER services.
Balance onsite presence between Corporate & Manufacturing sites, based on case load and business requirements.
Develop strong business acumen while maintaining objectivity in work.
Responsible for reporting complaints and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR).
**Must Have: Minimum Requirements**
A Bachelors degree is required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
0-3 years of HR related experience required.
Ability to communicate effectively (oral/written) in French and English.
Ability to engage with stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and expectations.
Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion/confidentiality.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
**Nice to Have**
Knowledge of Quebec labour laws and regulations as it pertains to termination, meditation/reinstatement, accommodation and psychological harassment.
Knowledge of fundamental HR practices relating to talent acquisition, attendance, terminations, etc.
A university degree in a related discipline (Human Resources, Industrial Relations, etc.)
CHRL/CRHA designation is an asset.
Experience providing HR support in either a corporate and/or manufacturing site
Experience supporting non-compliant leaves, accommodations, performance management (including Performance Improvement Plans and Coaching plans), and/or policy interpretation.
Experience with supporting employee investigations/claims of harassment/discrimination, etc.
Experience interpreting and reviewing HR policies and procedures as well as, federal/provincial legislation.
Experience working with the Quebec Labour Board and other government entities
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.
**Physical Job Requirements**
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.
**About Medtronic:**
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader thats why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.
_Medtronic Canada strives through our vision to build a culture of inclusiveness through our commitment to employment equity and diversity. Discrimination is prohibited on any grounds protected under Canadian Human Rights legislation. Employment applications are encouraged from all members of our community. Upon request, candidates with disabilities will be accommodated during the recruitment process_
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Posted:
2022-03-01
Expires:
2022-03-31
Medtronic

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