The Senior Employee Relations Partner is a key contributor to the Employee Relations team and the Human Resources function, supporting the company's mission and values. The Senior Employee Relations Partner is responsible for leading work environment investigations such as appropriate workplace conduct or relevant allegations, resolving employee relations issues, and providing guidance and coaching to HR teams and business leaders, in turn enabling people leader capability relative to various HR policies and practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct work environment investigations for a region and segment of Fortive Operating Companies, in a timely, thorough, and objective manner.
- Prepare and deliver investigation reports, recommendations, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
- Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, and other internal teams to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement employee relations processes, programs and policies to foster a positive and respectful work culture.
- Provide coaching and guidance to HR teams, people leaders and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, feedback, and other positive employee relations topics.
- Partner with other centralized HR functions such as, learning and development, inclusion, diversity and equity, and total rewards, to provide a systemic approach to employee relations matters.
- Monitor and analyze employee relations trends and metrics, and provide insights and solutions to Operating Company and Segment leadership to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Design and deliver employee relations training and education to relevant stakeholders.
- Due to the close proximity to work environment investigations, this partner will have the unique ability to evaluate and lead opportunities for relevant policy harmonization where appropriate and applicable.
- May assist with global crisis management in liaison with Fortive and Operating Company security, legal and communications teams.
- Stay updated on best practices and emerging issues in employee relations and HR.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years of HR investigations experience with the majority of investigations independently led across multiple countries in EMEA, and expertise in employee relations and HR
- Experience with conducting work environment investigations.
- Strong knowledge of regional, country, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with discretion and sound judgment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
- Certification in HR or employee relations, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEI, is preferred.
- Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: German, Dutch, French, or Spanish - written and verbal.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
