Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Sr. Employee Relations AdvisorThe Senior Employee Relations Advisor is a key member of the People Department at GEICO. This role will effectively conduct and manage internal investigations from intake to resolution while ensuring that employees are treated fairly and with respect, and that cases are investigated and brought to resolution in a timely manner. This role will provide advice and counsel to HRBP, HR Operations, and managers to ensure the consistent application of policies and procedures across the organization. The Sr. Employee Relations Advisor reports to the Manager, Associate Relations on our Associate Relations Team in our People Team organization and partners closely with Legal, HR Business Partners, DEI Partners, Internal Fraud, and other functions within the People Team.Employee Relations Investigation:

• Conduct thorough, impartial, and timely investigations of sensitive employee relations matters, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace concerns, while ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Prepare comprehensive case summaries and confidently present fact-based investigation outcomes to appropriate business partners, using strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Identify and mitigate risk for the organization by managing employee relations issues and ensuring adherence to policies, practices as well as GEICO's Associate Value Proposition. 

Consultative:

• Consult with Employees and Leaders on various behavior and conduct matters. 
• Counsel Leadership on how to course-correct performance and associate misconduct by providing advice to management on effective disciplinary actions and resolving associate inquiries and appeals.

Data Analytics: 

• Evaluate employee relations data and trends to identify root causes, key issues, and opportunities for proactive intervention, providing actionable insights to HR leadership and business partners.
• Utilize investigation data and trends to provide strategic insights that inform leadership decisions, mitigate risks, and improve workplace culture.

Partners

• Align with Key stakeholders (including HRBP, HR Advisory Services, Leaders) to meet business outcomes and objectives.
• Develop effective relationships with cross-functional partners such as the Legal, Special Investigation Unit team and enjoy being a trusted resource.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading HR Investigations
• Vast knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in case management tools  
• Ability to work in a high demand, fast-paced environment with diverse, geographically dispersed teams

Key competency:Critical Thinking, Conflict resolution, Effective Communication, Ethical Practice, Relationship Management, Communication This is a hybrid role, in office 3-days a week

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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

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