Associate Relations Manager

Position Description

ADP is hiring an Associate Relations Manager.  The Associate Relations (Employee Relations) COE is responsible for building a centralized, expert level Associate relations function that establishes a consistent and optimized process for investigating and resolving Associate complaints and conflicts across a broad scope of HR related matters. The function will enable management effectiveness through the execution of proactive associate relations initiatives and interventions.

The Associate Relations Manager is responsible for conducting Associate Relations investigations and inquiries, providing effective people management consultation and guidance, and recommending outcomes to resolve employee relations issues, with a key focus on maintaining a positive employee relations climate. The Employee Relations manager will cover Associates and cases across multiple business units and geographies.

At ADP we are driven by your success.  We engage your unique talents and perspectives. We welcome your ideas on how to do things differently and better. In your efforts to achieve, learn and grow, we support you all the way. If success motivates you, you belong at ADP.

We strive for every interaction to be driven by our  CORE  values :  Insightful Expertise, Integrity is Everything, Service Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Each Person Counts, Results-Driven, & Social Responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Interpreting and communicating policies with Associates and managers in the organization.
• Investigating, analyzing and making appropriate recommendations regarding complex employee relations issues; exercise influence appropriately.
• Work independently to manage designated employee relations case load within established guidelines utilizing sound judgment.
• Conduct fair, neutral, timely investigations and provide guidance related to conflict resolution, disciplinary action and / or termination pertaining to, but not limited to :
• Code of Conduct
• Conflicts of Interest
• Concerns about Management
• Compliance Issues
• Discrimination
• Fraud / Theft
• Hostile work environment
• Health / safety at work (weapons / threats)
• Substance Abuse
• Retaliation
• Unprofessional behavior
• Unemployment Hearings
• Providing guidance to maintain employment law compliance, facilitating employee relations training programs, fact finding and partnering with legal on EEO / suits.
• Partner with Legal, Risk, GSO, and HR to manage escalated Associate relations issues; monitor activities and outcomes to ensure fair and consistent application of policy and treatment of Associates.
• Protect the balance of interests of both Associates and ADP in accordance with HR policies, laws and regulations.
• Contribute to the overall build and execution of the new Associate Relations Center of Excellence
• Recommend areas for improvement in delivery of services, technology and process