Employee Relations Lead

Description

About HCC/CCI

Henry Crown & Company/CC Industries is a Chicago-based, privately-held company that manages business, philanthropic, and family interests on behalf of a multi-generational family.  The business ventures fall into broadly-defined categories: wholly-owned operating companies, public and private equity investments, and real estate. The enterprise also supports individual and collective giving through Crown Family Philanthropies and provides traditional family office services across generations. The enterprise employs approximately 350 professionals in the areas of investment management, corporate development, financial operations, tax, research and innovation, human resources, information technologies, and legal.

Why Work for Us? 

We are a private enterprise with more than a 100-year legacy and track record of financial success, supporting our communities, and taking care of our employees.  We plan strategically with a long-term time horizon and an integrated approach to access superior opportunities and optimize financial results.  Integrity, collaboration, and dedication are cornerstones of our workplace culture that create rewarding professional experiences.

Position Description

The Employee Relations Lead will be a trusted partner overseeing key policy and employee relations matters. This advisor will support leaders in the corporate office on topics including performance management, policy interpretation and application, investigations and accommodations. This role will provide subject matter expertise to enterprise portfolio businesses as needed and develop training on best practices in the employee relations space. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to HR Business Partners, COE’s and company leadership with regard to ADA, FMLA, EEO, discrimination and harassment compliance
• Conduct internal investigations in a thorough and unbiased manner, providing recommendations for resolution in line with internal policy, company values and applicable employment law
• Oversees the Navex EthicsPoint system and providing communication and training on the platform as needed
• Leads the Accommodations process as requests arise, handling matters with care and confidentiality
• Track, analyze, and report employee relations trends to inform proactive strategies and organizational improvements
• Provide subject matter expertise and direction to HR Business Partners in the development and execution of Performance Plans, and in supporting with the impact of reorganizations and job eliminations
• Partners with People and Culture team to analyze exit interviews and survey data to address trends and areas to improve compliance knowledge throughout
  the organization
• Provide thought leadership to operating businesses based on trends monitored via EthicsPoint and stakeholder feedback
• Set cadence and procedure for regular policy handbook review and updates to ensure compliance with latest regulatory matters and business needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or JD preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources with a minimum of 3 years focusing on Employee Relations, Labor Relations or similar
• Demonstrated expertise in investigations, employment law, and policy management.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, etc.).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical guidance to leaders and employees at all levels.
• Experience managing sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Proven ability to analyze data and trends to identify proactive solutions.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other HR compliance-related credentials preferred.
• Ability to quickly and effectively develop trust with a variety of stakeholders

The Starting Salary Range: $96k-$108k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. To see an overview of all our benefits please go to our career portal here.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals experiencing disability and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HCC/CCI we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.