Senior Employee Relations Business Partner - Land O'Lakes Inc.

The Senior Employee Relations Business Partner provides employee relations guidance and support to our California locations and their employees. They have a deep understanding of California employment law and workplace policies and are proficient in English and Spanish. In this role you will handle a variety of employee relations matters, addressing conflicts, advise on policies, and fostering respectful work environment.

This position is a virtual (remote) position, and the candidate must reside within the Pacific Time Zone in the United States

Must be able to travel up to 40% to California field locations- Tulare, CA; Madera, CA, Turlock, CA; Acampo, CA

Key Responsibilities:

Investigations and Compliance

• Conduct thorough investigations, requiring bilingual Spanish language proficiency for effective communication and resolution
  
• Apply California employment law expertise in managing and resolving employee relations matters effectively
  
• Partner with labor relations experts when investigating union organized locations
  
• Collaborate with Legal on complex cases
  

Provide Consultation and Guidance

• Advise on investigations, performance issues, and ADA reasonable accommodation requests
  
• Make critical assessment and recommendations
  
• Liaise between employees and managers consulting on performance coaching
  
• Knowledge of workers compensation and ADA accommodations process
  

Improve Employee Experience:

• Serve as a confidential advisor to employees and managers on workplace matters
  
• Facilitate training on investigations, ADA reasonable accommodations, and performance management
  
• Conduct case aftercare with employees to ensure issue resolution has been sustained over time
  

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
  
• 5+ years of experience in Employee Relations, HR, or related areas
  
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English for effective communication required
  
• In-depth knowledge of employment law
  
• Ability to handle confidential information and escalate issues when necessary
  

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as an investigator
  
• Knowledge of CA employment law
  
• Proficient in HRIS systems, preferably Workday, and Microsoft Office Suite
  

Competencies:

• Effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet commitments
  
• Adaptable to change and capable of leading in uncertain, fast-paced situations
  
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  
• Excellent evaluation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
  
• Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
  
• Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling, and succinct way in written and verbal communications
  

Approximate base salary range: 90K-130K

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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