Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Work With Purpose

At AlerisLife we’re dedicated to advancing the lives of all we serve - from our residents to each and every one of our team members. With a mission-driven mindset and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others, our team members enjoy a work culture that is uniquely supportive of their professional and personal lives. A place where they can advance others, and themselves.

At AlerisLife we want you to follow your passion and build your career. Every team member plays an important role in realizing our vision: a world in which quality of life is ageless. Learn more about what drives us and explore the exciting opportunities we offer. Don’t wait—we want you to never stop advancing.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We’re a team of mission-driven individuals with a hunger for purposeful innovation and making a difference in the lives of others. We keep our values of People First, Trust Matters, Moving Forward and Passion for Life at the center of what we do and who they serve -- our people. We welcome diversity of backgrounds, ideas and life experiences. At AlerisLife and in our operating divisions, you’ll find a dedication to one another that’s profound; everyone plays a role in the success of others. What’s more, we have a respect for the commitments we all have outside of work and the trust and flexibility to attend to them.

ABOUT THE JOB

The We Really Care team shapes experiences that maximize the potential of people. The Employee Relations group is one pillar of the team and that focuses on fostering a high-trust, high-performance culture across the communities in partnership with our COE (center of excellence) HR group. The Area Employee Relations leader for the field, handles and supports the resolution of workplace conflicts leaning into a more proactive, data-driven approach to organizational issues and coaching leadership and employees on what it means to have a People First workplace culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develops, recommends, and implements policies with the goal of promoting employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to build and drive the talent strategy - including optimizing the organizational structure and design, identifying and mitigating talent risks, and driving engagement across the employee base.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to drive employee engagement, career development, and competitive compensation and benefit programs, and ensure 5 Star is an employer of choice.
• Coach and guide management in the areas of compliance, process improvement, managing separations with fairness, Equal Employment Opportunity federal, state, and local wage and hour law, and recent changes/additions to employment law partnering with legal when appropriate.
• Partner with management to resolve employee relation issues; provide coaching, counseling and guidance to management and staff; collaborate with legal counsel
• Manage the exit Interview processes; determine any trends and take proactive approach to resolve future issues
• Counsel leaders on difficult performance management and disciplinary actions, ensuring that such matters are handled in a fair and consistent manner.
• Provide detailed case management documentation, executive summaries and timelines clearly written and with recommended outcomes.
• Develop a comprehensive, strategic people plan that aligns the HR levers to the accomplishment of the business goals
• Adhere to standard set of analytics, SLA’s (service level agreements) and KPI’s (key performance indicators) that are common to all employee initiatives, and serve to drive a common view across communities
• Collaborates on and deliver HR programs, processes and initiatives in ways that optimize the employee experience
• Model change behavior to ensure the field is evolving to meet business objectives.
• Work across the People and Culture team on special projects

THE EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or minimum 5 years’ experience in employee relations, investigations, employment law, and disciplinary actions; Master’s Degree/ JD preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, which govern employment policies and practices
• Thorough understanding and application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards
• Experience successfully implementing programs across geographically distributed teams
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be an articulate and persuasive communicator
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Strong business acumen
• Evidence of exceptional ability

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Bonus Opportunity
• Competitive PTO, Sick & Holidays
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
• Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion and commitment.

• Purpose and Meaning – You have an authentic connection our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture and keep People First at all times.
• Advancing Others – You advance others, supporting their continuous growth and enabling their achievements. You get it – positive team experiences lead to incredible customer moments.
• You Are Accountable – To our team, our customers and our brand(s). You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
• Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement, respect ideas from everywhere, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
• Let’s Do This – Fast is as slow as we go! You thrive with a focus on the here-and-now, while managing multiple priorities, projects and competing demands, helping others anticipate and embrace what’s next.

EEOC

Alerislife prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including... Continue reading

Alerislife prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, AlerisLife complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, AlerisLife expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of AlerisLifeTesting of New Employment Application’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.