Employee Relations Consultant, North America – Officer

Independently manage performance, attendance, and routine employee relations matters across a range of client groups for the organization’s Associate, Officer, and AVP populations, with escalation of complex or higher-risk issues as appropriate.

Provide guidance to managers and HR partners on performance improvement plans, coaching documentation, counseling memoranda, and related employee relations documentation using a consultative approach that supports clear, practical decision making.

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Gather relevant facts, maintain accurate case notes, track follow-up items, and ensure case files are complete and organized in accordance with internal standards using established technology solutions and knowledge management resources.

Coordinate input from country-specific ER Consultants, Legal, Compliance, Security, HR Business Partners, and other subject matter experts as directed or as needed escalating matters as needed.

Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws, and exercise responsible stewardship of sensitive employee information.

Assist in preparing case materials, summaries, timelines, and related documentation for review by senior ERCs or appropriate governance forums.

Draft routine employee relations correspondence, counseling documents, warning memoranda, and other materials for review and approval before delivery.

Maintain systems and operations in accordance with corporate standards, controls, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Lead Employee Relations projects, such as maintaining the ER Toolkit and intranet page.

Use available data and reporting tools to identify recurring issues, trends, root causes, and emerging workplace risks, and raise actionable observations to ER leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, employment law, investigations, or a related field, and a BS or BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of employee relations practices, performance management, workplace investigations, and applicable employment policies and procedures.
• Strong judgment and ability to identify when matters require escalation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized case documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Comfortable interacting with diverse managers, HR partners, employees, and stakeholders across a range of client groups.
• Collaborative, practical, and solutions-oriented approach, with a willingness to learn from and support more senior Employee Relations team members.
• Use available data and reporting tools to identify recurring issues, trends, root causes, and emerging workplace risks, and raise actionable observations to ER leadership.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $113,750 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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