Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner (ERP) assists in achieving a consistent and equitable approach to employee relations issues, practices and policies across our organization. This role is a subject matter expert and works on continuous improvement projects, investigations, and risk mitigation across the organization. ERPs routinely collaborate with HR and the business serving as a strategic advisor and thought partner. The ERP is responsible for providing sound recommendations that support FBIN’s Blueprint and Ways of Working. ERPs are responsible for staying up to date on changing laws and regulations, and ensuring our policies and procedures are the best in the business. 

Remote:  Candidate must live within commuting distance to one of our plant facilities. Primary locations include Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR on employee relations strategy, policy interpretation, and enforcement.
• Oversee, and in some instances develop, human resources policies to drive consistency across the organization and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Create communications, training materials or other change management materials to educate on new and revised policies. 
• Lead the annual Handbook refresh process, including gathering stakeholder feedback, coordinating updates, and communicating changes to HR & associates.
• Conduct or provide oversight and advice on internal investigations ensuring thoroughness, fairness, and legal compliance.
• Remain current on local, state, and federal labor and employment laws and trends to ensure the business has a proactive strategy in place for compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on corrective action and performance improvement plans, ensuring consistency and legal compliance.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives related to employee relations and HR strategy.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and HR COEs to design and deliver training programs for HR, managers, and associates on HR policies and employment law.
• Support and contribute to the organization’s positive associate relations initiatives and union free strategies.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Human Resources, Employee Relations or other related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and other federal and state labor and employment related laws.
• Requires creativity, strong analytical and organization skills and effective communication and interpersonal skills. Possesses sound judgment and a strong ethical framework.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality. Ability to advise in difficult situations.
• Willingness to learn, grow and continuously improve.
• Must be able to travel, on occasion.

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $55,000 USD - $88,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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