[Hiring] Employee Relations Consultant @Land O'Lakes

Role Description

This position is a virtual (remote) position, and the candidate must reside within the Pacific Time Zone in the United States. Must be able to travel up to 20% to California field locations– Tulare, CA; Madera, CA, Turlock, CA; Acampo, CA.

The Senior Employee Relations Business Partner provides strategic employee relations guidance and support to California locations and their employees. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners, leveraging deep expertise in California employment law and workplace policies to navigate complex employee relations matters. The successful candidate is proficient in English and Spanish and excels at managing complex workplace matters, mitigating risk, and driving compliant and consistent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigations and Compliance
  • Conduct thorough workplace investigations to gather facts, assess risk, and determine appropriate outcomes.
  • Apply expertise in California employment law to navigate and resolve complex employee relations matters.
  • Lead complex, sensitive, and high-risk workplace investigations, serving as an escalation point, assessing organizational risk, and influencing leaders on appropriate resolutions.
  • Coach leaders through employee relations decisions and investigation outcomes, ensuring alignment with company values, policies, and legal requirements.
  • Collaborate with Labor Relations, Legal, Global Security, and business leaders to navigate complex employee relations matters, assess organizational risk, and drive consistent, compliant outcomes.
• Provide Consultation and Guidance
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR partners on complex employee relations matters, providing strategic guidance on risk, compliance, and workplace issues.
  • Advise leaders on workplace investigations, performance concerns, and ADA reasonable accommodation requests.
  • Facilitate training and education on Employee Relations topics, investigations, and workplace accommodations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Drive the maturity of the Employee Relations function through process improvement, standardization, implementation of best practices, and enhancement of tools, resources, and capabilities.
  • Analyze case trends, conduct case aftercare, and identify opportunities to strengthen Employee Relations practices, processes, and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related experience.
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English for effective communication required.
• In-depth knowledge of California employment law.
• Ability to exercise discretion and manage confidential information.
• Reside within the Pacific time zone.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to California field locations.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading workplace investigations.
• Experience consulting with senior leaders and influencing decision-making on complex, high-risk Employee Relations matters.
• Experience working in unionized manufacturing, distribution, or production environments.
• Experience with Employee Relations case management systems (e.g., HR Acuity, NAVEX EthicsPoint, or similar).

Competencies

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet commitments.
• Adaptability and ability to lead through ambiguity and change.
• Sound judgment and ability to influence decision-making in complex workplace situations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives through project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range

$93,360 - $140,040 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources for most full-time roles.
• Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).