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About the Role

As a member of the Talent Management team, the People and Culture Partner reports to the Director, Talent Management. In this role, you will help to implement initiatives that engage, develop, and retain the necessary talent to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives. This role serves as a trusted advisor and resource to individual contributors, newly promoted managers, and department leads, providing skilled support on talent management, performance management and employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

Be the first point of contact for staff in assigned client groups, connecting employees to resources and subject matter experts in the People & Culture department.
Provide practical counsel and advice regarding the resolution of routine employee and labor relations issues, consulting with the HR Business Partner and/or Director, Talent Management as appropriate.
Document and investigate staff concerns of low to moderate complexity in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and best practices, providing timely follow up and keeping appropriate documentation.
Support organizational fact-finding efforts in response to administrative and legal proceedings.
Escalate complex and/or sensitive matters to the Director, Senior HRBP as appropriate.
Serve as a resource for staff with employment related questions and concerns; refer to appropriate resources such as EAP.
Manage staff transitions and status changes, including promotions, transfers, job realignments, and department restructuring.
Collect, analyze and present employee-related data providing skilled support on talent management, performance management, and employee relations issues.

Requirements

At least 5-years of experience in a people department.
Experience in a variety of areas that may include employee relations, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, learning & development, compliance, and operations.
Strong skills and insights in several of these areas.
Strong employee relations background.
Conducted multiple investigations in which relevant facts were collected and analyzed in light of legal and regulatory requirements.
Ability to listen objectively and with understanding to resolve conflicts.
Solid background in labor and employment law.
Understanding of laws and regulations that frame essential people-related work.
Ability to spot potential issues related to and apply concepts from Title VII, ADA, ADEA, GINA, FLSA, FMLA, the Equal Pay Act, and the NLRA.
Commitment to equity and inclusion, incorporating principles into day-to-day work.
Thrive in a highly matrixed environment.
Ability to share examples of successful HR program implementation.
Excellent communicator with experience creating and delivering presentations to large and small groups.
Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong service orientation, adept at prioritizing requests and inquiries.
Listen to understand, not only to respond.

Skills

Employee relations
Payroll
Benefits
Talent acquisition
Learning & development
Compliance
Operations
Investigating employee relations issues
Resolving employee relations issues
Talent management
Performance management
Labor and employment law
Title VII
ADA
ADEA
GINA
FLSA
FMLA
Equal Pay Act
NLRA
Equity and inclusion
Collaboration
Communication
Presentation skills
Service orientation
Data analysis
Interpreting union agreements
Handling grievances
Learning and development
Intentional culture change

Location

Yonkers, NY (headquarters)
Arizona
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington, DC

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience in a people department

Education Level

Certification from an accredited program in HR management, labor relations, employee relations, or similar (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$120K-$140K

Benefits

Medical benefits that start on your first day
Behavioral health coverage
Family planning
Generous 401K match

About the Company

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all.
CR is known for rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services.
CR reports extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and surveys millions of people in the U.S. each year.
CR leverages an evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.
CR is committed to building and sustaining a high-performing, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.