Walser Automotive Group Hiring for Senior Employee Relations Specialist/HR Manager Job at Minneapolis, MN Full Time

Walser Automotive Group has a great opportunity for an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist to join a progressive HR team. The ER Specialist is the first point of contact for leaders in all aspects of people related matters. The ER Specialist supports all employees through their experience and life cycle at Walser.

The Employee Relations team ensures Walser provides fair, equitable and consistent treatment to all employees, creating an engaged and safe work environment. The ER Specialists are culture drivers, creating an innovative, high-performing, inclusive and supportive culture. The ER team advises leaders on matters of performance, conflict, conduct, discipline, engagement and recognition.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with ER team to ensure we provide high level support to all Walser Employees
• Partners with other HR (L&D, Recruiting, Total Rewards, DE&I), Safety & Risk and Legal teams to provide quality service to business leaders across the organization
• Build strong partnerships with business leaders to support the needs and demands of the business as it relates to people
• Support a culture of servant leadership from all leaders across the organization
• Identify high performers and create learning opportunities and plans to support growth and development
• Advise and coach leaders on people related matters
• Coach and mentor employees; support employees with career counseling, advise on growth and development opportunities
• Conduct thorough investigations on employee related matters, issues and concerns
• Partner with leaders on matters of performance and discipline; performance improvement plans and progressive discipline
• Direct onsite support of leaders at dealership and affiliate business locations – 50% local (metro) travel
• Review internal processes and make recommendations for improvements and drive solutions that support objectives and goals
• Support annual succession planning platform – optimize succession plan for internal moves and promotions
• Provide guidance and support to Walser Employee Resource Groups
• Policy interpretation – review and update company policies, protocols and best practices
• Leave management; FMLA, personal leave, WC, COVID
• Management of unemployment process; responding to claims, attend hearings

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

Three (plus) years progressive HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree in HR management, organizational development or related field; or equivalent education, training and experience

Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices and employment law

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments

Strong business acumen with the ability to adapt HR knowledge to support changing business needs

Skill in investigating, evaluating, and mitigating risk associated with adverse employee related situations

Strong problem resolution capabilities, ability to think outside the box to resolve complex employee related matters

Ability to establish credibility with leaders with strong influencing and effective coaching skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate a clear message

Proficient computer skills with the ability to run and manipulate reports and analyze data

Please include your salary expectations with your application

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.