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Senior Employee Relations Specialist

The Employee Relations and Investigations (ERI) specialist is responsible for providing advice and expertise to management and HR Business Partners on performance management, disciplinary, grievance and investigatory matters. The ERI specialist is responsible for the following advisory and delivery competencies:
Provide guidance to managers about performance management issues and conduct investigations for all complex and escalated issues, or those representing significant risk to the organization.
Partner with ERI lead, Business Managers, Legal and HRBP's to provide resolutions for escalated or complex issues and concerns. Works with HR Business Partners, as needed, to resource and resolve ERI issues.
Develop and implement employee relations policies, procedures and guidelines, working with HR Policies and Compliance function, including discipline, grievances and complaints.
Ensure consistent execution of performance management, disciplinary, grievance and investigatory matters by monitoring and reviewing formal documentation requirements and strategies for responding to ERI inquiries.
Develop standard approach with the ERI lead for managing complex, ambiguous, and/or escalated ER issues. Determine when to escalate cases to the relevant HR Business Partner and ERI lead.
Assist with ERI reporting; analyze data, identify trends, work with the HRBP’s and ERI lead to recommend solutions.
Communicate and ensure understanding by managers and employees of relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies and answer non-standard questions by managers and employees as needed.
Conduct needs assessment, design, and deliver employee relations training for supervisors in partnership with T&OD.
Partner with internal and external counsel to prepare for and, when necessary, attend mediations, arbitration, and other court proceedings.
Handle all aspects of a Reduction in Force including planning and execution.
Bachelor's degree required. MBA or Master's degree or equivalent preferred.
Experience of more progressively responsible HR related experience.
Ability to resolve conflicts and diffuse employee related issues, concerns, situations.
Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
Understand and know how to work in a matrixed model - both corporate, functional and geographic.
Experience with dispersed workforce.
Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
Strategic/critical thinker with business acumen.
Solid project management background and experience with HR technologies.
Excellent facilitation, public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.

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The Employee Relations and Investigations function is the Center of Expertise and primary point of contact for business leaders and HRBPs on matters relating performance management, disciplinary, grievance and investigatory matters.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Moody’s is a developmental culture where we value candidates who are willing to grow. So, if you are excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply! You may be a perfect fit for this role or other open roles.

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For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,500, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.