People Matters Consultant - Aon Corporation

Are you looking for an HR role to support managers and colleagues navigate the world of employee relations? If so, this could be the role for you!  Aon is hiring a People Matters Consultant (formerly Employee Relations).

This role can be remote from any location in the US.

Aon is in the business of better decisions 

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

HR Consultant to Colleagues and Managers: Has a variety of interactions with managers and colleagues including responding to queries and issues related to HR policies and processes. Operates interdependently as part of a centralized shared services team to organize priorities and resolve issues. They interact with People Org Business Partners, General Counsel, Compliance and other interdependent functions to determine appropriate course of action and bring queries and issues to closure. Core areas of consulting include:

Performance Management: Provides advice and counsel on performance management issues. Partners with the colleague, manager and other business leaders to address performance gaps and facilitates discussions/ process to assess appropriate action. Provides coaching to managers on all aspects of performance including delivering feedback effectively and improving performance.

Workforce Relations: Conducts investigations independently and brings to closure following appropriate protocol. Partners with senior investigators on critical complex situations that have potential for broad exposure.

Policy/ Procedure/ Employment Practices and Laws: Responds to complex questions about HR policy/process. Supports managers in applying HR policies to high-risk situations; ensures People Org Business Partners are appropriately involved so that appropriate visibility is achieved.

HR Program Effectiveness/ Project Participant: Provides input and feedback to Employee Relations Management on gaps and opportunities for improvement in HR programs and internal partnerships. Represents Operations in projects to develop/refine HR programs as assigned by manager. Acts as an HR Subject Matter Expert in areas of expertise.

How this opportunity is different

The People Matters Consultant works on solutions and strategies to resolve issues on a variety of people and HR process related topics. They also assume lead responsibility for investigations, represent the employee relations operations perspective on global project teams and may serve as mentors to less experienced team members.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 1+ years of experience conducting workplace investigations
• 3+ years of experience coaching employees including managers on HR policy and processes
• Knowledgeable on employee relations standard processes
• Knowledgeable on employment laws and HR trends
• Strong listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• HR process improvement project experience
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Can maintain confidentiality of sensitive data
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in time-sensitive situations

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $65,000-$85,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.  The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.