Employee Relations Specialist (Part-time)

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Position Overview

As a Part-Time Employee Relations Specialist, you will provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for employee relations. Your primary objective will be to ensure employee experiences are consistent with Yahoo’s core values, code of conduct, workplace policies, and local requirements.

This role will also serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and HR Generalists by coaching them on best practices for managing employee relations issues. 

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate has deep experience in employee relations, strong judgment, and a collaborative coaching style, with the ability to work independently in a dynamic HR environment. While this role is predominantly US focused, experience in employee relations in EMEA and APAC countries is a great advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Lead quality investigations from intake interviews to recommended corrective actions which range from coaching to terminations.

• Review ER matters to ensure investigations are handled in a timely manner and consistent with Yahoo’s core values, code of conduct, workplace policies, and local requirements. 

• Ability to listen and leverage your subject matter expertise and insights to influence all levels of the organization and effectively handle complex employee situations.

• Advise and guide HR Business Partners and HR Generalists on a wide range of employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace conduct, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation

• Create guidelines, best practices, and training to educate employees, managers, and other members of HR in how to mitigate and properly address behavioral issues in the workplace.

• Understand the importance of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. 

• Identify opportunities to streamline ER processes and improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience. 

• Partner across the Company with senior leaders, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, HR Business Partners, and Corporate Security.

• Maintain and update (as needed) Company policies, practices, and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• 5 + years Employee Relations experience for a complex, rapidly changing environment.  

• Effective and concise verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence HR professionals at multiple levels.

• Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be viewed as approachable and objective.  

• WGA union experience and labor law knowledge is a plus.

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The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $110,625.00 - $230,625.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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