Senior People Consultant

Workday • Pleasanton, CA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced HR Practitioner with an outstanding opportunity to develop and grow their capabilities within an exciting and high growth company. You will demonstrate a broad scope of knowledge and experience and contribute proactively to the development of policies and processes in North America. You will work with people leaders to optimize talent performance, effectively set clear expectations, and to support both the employee and leaders in the pursuit of desired business outcomes. This role is both hands-on and strategic, requiring expertise in the areas of coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational/talent development and more.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience working in employee relations, HR generalist or HR business partner role
• Excellent demonstrable knowledge of current employment law and best practices in Employee Relations policies, principles, and procedures.
• Able to advise a range of stakeholders on Employee Relations issues balancing legal compliance with business needs.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant employment standards and legislation
• Demonstrate effective influencing skills to provide resolution to complex and highly sensitive employee issues
• Ability to work independently and be part of a team environment while developing strong professional relationships with peers, managers, executives and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to use sound judgment to problem solve, make decisions and involve necessary individuals at the appropriate time.
• Displays the highest commitment to customer service and maintaining an outstanding employee experience

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and direction to leaders, supporting key talent and business initiatives, ensuring maximum organizational effectiveness.
• Engage as a trusted adviser and subject matter expert to coach managers and employees on sensitive work-related issues related but not limited to: performance management, conflict resolution, interpretation of company policy, culture and values, and make recommendations to help resolve complex and unique employment related issues
• Assist managers and employees in understanding and applying people tools, policies and procedures to maximize employee performance, achieve organizational effectiveness, improve employee engagement, and ensure legal compliance
• Analyze data, understand trends, and develop proactive solutions to further support business objectives
• Work closely with Talent Services team members to implement specific HR processes and transactions to support employee and manager-generated requests.
• Complete ad-hoc projects, reporting and tasks as the need arises with cross-functional HR / Partner teams, working on or leading projects/programs.
• Establish, build and maintain strong relationships with business groups including employees, people leaders, HR and Legal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed