ADM
Location
Decatur, IL | United States
Job description
77685BR
Job Title:
Sr. Manager Employee Relations - Chicago or Decatur, IL
Department/Function:
Human Resources
Job Description:
Sr. Manager Employee Relations - Chicago or Decatur, IL
Job Overview
The Sr. Manager, Employee Relations manages the North America Employee Relations function at ADM and will be expected to grow the team’s capability and scope. This leader executes on the employee relations strategy, develops employment policies/practices and focuses on compliance, all to drive colleague engagement. This role is responsible for responding to escalated concerns, including complex investigations in an effort to reduce risk and contribute to productivity. Key aspects of this role are to establish a strong foundation of employee relations process and practices related to ADM’s code of conduct, partner closely with HR managers, people managers and colleagues and oversee a team of Employee Relations Specialists.
Responsibilities
Leads the North America Employee Relations team of specialists including oversight of and/or direct participation in U.S. and Canada Employee Relations issues.
Train and develop employee relations team members in delivering a positive employee relations experience consistent with ADM’s values and culture of caring and continuous learning.
Leads policy governance committee and provides guidance and oversight on cases managed by team members
Provides practical advice on sensitive issues including, but not limited to, leading investigations, performance management consultation, conflict management, interpretation of policies, and identifying coaching and development opportunities.
Conducts complex investigations involving highly sensitive Title VII matters, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, accommodations, and other work-related matters, to document findings and make recommendations on appropriate actions.
Conducts research for complaints, charges, and requests from government agencies in close partnership with our legal, compliance and security teams
Manages employee relations processes to ensure a proactive, fair and consistent approach.
Works collaboratively with the labor relations team
Conduct and incorporate benchmarking to update employment policies, compensation, and other employment issues.
Provide HR Business Partners, people leaders and colleagues with interpretation and guidance regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application. Counsels and advises on the application of specific employment laws including federal and state labor laws.
Develop and provide training for managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies.
Collaborates with legal counsel and labor relations in the preparation for negotiation with employee and labor groups.
Establishes methodology to collect and assess employee experience data, themes, trends and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
Define, lead and/or manage projects, which may include cross-functional teams.
Effectively anticipate the unintended consequences and broader impact of decisions.
Develop proactive employee relations programs and initiatives.
Develop and execute audit processes to ensure executional excellence.
Work cross-functionally to identify, implement, and execute process improvement initiatives.
Identify, build, and maintain reporting and dashboards as needed.
Ensures compliance with all state and federal discrimination and employment regulations in partnership with Legal.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with customer service approach and ability to guide and influence people in context of fast-paced and challenging work environment.
Travel as needed to North America sites
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources management, psychology, business or related field or equivalent work experience required; master’s degree or JD helpful
10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in employee relations, labor relations or compliance (investigations, compiling documentation, conducting research) with large hourly workforce and 24/7 operations; heavy manufacturing or distribution industry experience helpful
5+ years of experience directly leading and building teams
PHR or SPHR preferred
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local employment and labor laws. Experience with Canadian law preferred.
Demonstrated experience in process improvement and shared services environments and ability to prioritize workflow
Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate and persuasive reports, correspondence, analytical studies and other written materials to all levels of management.
Ability to negotiate, counsel, mediate conflict and facilitate effective communications
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SuccessFactors and case management systems preferred
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.
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City:
Decatur
State:
IL - Illinois
Ref ID:
#LI-KK2
About ADM::
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at
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#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (
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Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Additional benefits include:
Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs
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