Employee Relations Partner

Position Summary

This position will support employees and managers by providing consultation and coaching on employee relations matters that will contribute toward a strong company culture while ensuring proactive risk management and valuing employee satisfaction and objective outcomes.

The Employee Relations (ER) Partner works directly with employees and managers, providing coaching and guidance on performance improvement and conflict management matters, investigations, and disciplinary processes in a neutral, consistent way that contributes toward driving the HR strategy. This position will work closely with the Human Resources Business Partners, other HR Centers of Excellence (COE), legal and compliance to ensure a fair and consistent employee experience.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Consult with and provide guidance to employees and managers about workplace issues to effectively resolve issues that follow internal processes and are in alignment with AtriCure policies and values.
• Provides counsel on workplace conflict matters to ensure prompt and effective resolution.
• Plan and conduct investigations, in partnership with legal, gathering relevant information and including appropriate stakeholders to implement discipline and/or resolutions based on findings.
• Track, analyze and report on employee relations data/metrics to establish and drive proactive strategies and action plans to improve organizational effectiveness and address key areas of opportunity.
• Develop strong partnerships with HR COE’s, Legal, and Compliance to successfully identify solutions and make recommendations on employee relations matters.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service by ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests from employees.
• May participate in project work to support business or other Human Resources initiatives.

Additional Essential Functions of the Position

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three to five years of Human Resources experience, or demonstrated combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of employment laws and best practices
• Knowledge of federal and state compliance requirements
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills
• Demonstrated capability in managing employee relations, as well as promoting and maintaining positive employee relations
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and organize and prioritize work
• Ability to travel two to three times per year

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Experience working with HR-related systems

Other Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stand, bend, push, pull as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check