Employee Relations Partner

Location: Irvine, United States of America

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Employee Relations Partner

Irvine, CA – Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales is seeking a skilled Employee Relations Partner to provide outstanding human resources support services to Thales managers, while shaping employee engagement in support of a positive and productive experiences throughout their career.

Key Areas of Responsibility  

Shaping employee engagement as part of an interactive career-development experience, the role will be responsible for the delivery of cyclical HR Campaigns and Projects that are well executed, relevant and educational. The role will support our high performing culture and also conduct investigations as necessary. Other key facets of the role include:

• Acting as a key partner for the business and HRBPs, advising as appropriate on employee and manager queries.

• Conducting regular manager outreach sessions working directly with managers to provide proactive support on a variety of items to include; HR policy interpretation, employee and manager coaching, employee education and training, program related issues including performance management, performance improvement plans, compensation queries, etc.

• Conducting voluntary employee exit interviews, gathering any relevant information, disseminates that information as appropriate while ensuring that appropriate exit procedures are followed.

• With a good understanding and experience of employment legislation, supporting the prompt resolution of employee relations issues for employees and recommend proactive measures to minimize related matters – this includes: handling disputes, escalated disability cases, harassment allegations and investigations.

• Delivering and providing support for HR programs, activities, policies, procedures and compliance including: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leave of Absence coordination, Documentation Harmonization and support functions, MyThales HR Agent and Workday inquiries and support, creation/maintenance of documentation and content on the intranet (SharePoint, Sphere, etc.).

• Working closely with HR Shared Services teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation of HR Projects; e.g. campaigns, change activities and systems implementations etc.

• Providing implementation support for change programs and initiatives (Group Initiatives, COE-led projects, Strategic HR-led projects (typically OD type activity and executive-led business improvement projects e.g. GBU Reorganizations).

• Supporting the Employee Relations Team and the broader HR organization as needed with the day-to-day compliance of policies and queries related to legal cases and investigations.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations, or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations, or an equivalent combination of education and/ or relevant work experience in Employee Relations

• Knowledge of relevant US employment standards and practices.

• Prior HR experience in a large, complex multinational enterprise.

• Demonstrated experience interacting and presenting to at all levels and influence as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues professionally and in a confidential manner.

• Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, sound judgment, proven decision-making abilities, and the demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize work.

• Ability to work collaboratively with HRBPs and other specialized units, and internal customers at all levels, while taking a proactive approach to customer service and building strong professional relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Certified Human Resources Professional designation and be certified as a training facilitator or experience delivering training and presentations in a professional setting. Being bilingual in Spanish or French is also a plus.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.

Physical Environment: Hybrid work environment (Office and Remote) with a current expectation of at least three (3) days working from within the office each week.

Travel: Anticipated business travel estimated at less than 10% annually. Both domestic and international travel is possible

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 81,674.25 - 149,433.50 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program