About the Role
As an Employee Relations Partner at eBay, you will provide mentorship, support, and recommendations for resolving complex employee relations matters. You will consult and mentor Americas-based staff and supervisors on performance management, compliance, investigations, conflict resolution, benefits policy, labor law, and sensitive exit management. This role is crucial for improving employee experience and delivering end-to-end support to our global workforce.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship and advice to managers on performance management and remedial measures relevant to the location jurisdiction.
- Help managers implement corrective action processes consistently across business entities.
- Deliver employee relations related presentations and training content.
- Respond to and resolve HR-related inquiries from employees, managers, Centers of Excellence, and Vendors via email and chat, meeting agreed Service Level Agreements.
- Apply a Case Management System to record case notes.
- Approve and facilitate HR transactions as required by automated workflows and processes when the primary self-service channel cannot be used.
- Help new hires prepare to onboard from verbal offer to their first day.
- Conduct internal investigations and advise on employee complaints and grievances.
- Recommend solutions, conduct root cause analysis, and assist with facilitation of remediation activities and corrective action.
- Provide jurisdictionally appropriate legal advice and interpretation on employment legislation.
- Handle most aspects of involuntary employee terminations in conjunction with the business.
- Support managers and employees through departmental restructuring activities in partnership with People Business Partners.
- Support complicated leave of absence and accommodation situations with a high-touch and consistent approach.
- Participate in broad range of projects across the People Experience team.
- Recommend process improvement and policy development.
Requirements
- Demonstrated solid knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, including interpretation and application.
- Covers employment practices related to performance management, FMLA, Canada Labour Code, ADA, Accessible Canada Act (ACA), FLSA, and ERISA.
- Proven knowledge of Employee Standards Act, Common Law, Human Rights Code and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, MOL Leave of Absence Rights or equivalent experience, and Labour Relations Act.
- Experience with Canadian Employment Contracts and probationary periods.
- Thorough familiarity and insight into employment legislation for US and Canada, including interpretation and application, along with employment practices.
- Full knowledge of Canadian laws and ability to direct and participate in US situations, particularly in performance management, leave, and accommodation.
- Demonstrate effective influencing skills to provide resolution to complex and highly sensitive employee relations issues.
- Experience leading multiple, concurrent, high-priority employee relations activities with a focus on timely and consistent execution.
- Ability to deliver a high level of performance and service excellence.
- Ability to anticipate potential issues and diagnose root cause through effective listening skills and inquiry.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
- Develop strong professional relationships with peers, managers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
- Stellar documentation skills are required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to identify trends, analyze issues, and communicate insights to influence change.
- Experience in preparation and delivery of presentations/training to managers.
- Ability to use sound judgment to problem-solve, make decisions, and involve necessary individuals at the appropriate time.
- Demonstrated ability to recommend appropriate solutions to People Partners and business leaders.
- Proficient at coaching and developing manager capabilities.
- Strong analytical approach and able troubleshooter adept at analyzing detailed information.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural, global organization.
- Ability to build strong trust-based relationships with remote client groups and colleagues.
- Operate as a strong self-starter with a high degree of autonomy.
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Compliance
- Investigations
- Conflict Resolution
- Benefits Policy
- Labor Law Legislation
- Exit and Termination Management
- HR Transactions
- Onboarding
- Employment Legislation
- FMLA
- Canada Labour Code
- ADA
- Accessible Canada Act (ACA)
- FLSA
- ERISA
- Employee Standards Act
- Common Law
- Human Rights Code
- Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- MOL Leave of Absence Rights
- Labour Relations Act
- Canadian Employment Contracts
- Probationary Periods
- US Employment Legislation
- Canadian Employment Legislation
- Influencing Skills
- Documentation
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Trend Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Coaching
- Analytical Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Relationship Building
- Workday
Location
- Americas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 or more years in Human Resources in a global organization
- 5 or more years in Employee Relations
- Specialist jurisdictional or functional expertise preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Higher certification in Human Resource Management (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP)
Salary/Compensations
- C$85,600 - C$114,300
Benefits
- Target bonus
- Restricted stock units
- Full range of medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Other benefits
- RRSP eligibility
- Various paid time off benefits
- PTO
- Parental leave
About the Company
- eBay is a global ecommerce leader changing the way the world shops and sells.
- Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets.
- We’re committed to pushing boundaries and reinventing the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
- Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work.
- We are dedicated to crafting an ambitious and inclusive work environment.
- We are a purpose-driven community.
Equal Opportunity
- eBay is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or other legally protected status.
- We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.
- View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility.
