People Relations Partner

Paylocity is a cloud-based software company that creates customized HR solutions for small to mid-sized organizations. Our workplace enhances communication and enables employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere. Our award-winning culture ensures everyone has a voice and feels truly welcome. Join Paylocity as we shape the future of technology and the workplace!

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When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career!

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days in-office

Reports to: Senior Manager, HR Compliance and People Relations

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager of HR Compliance & People Relations, the People Relations Partner is responsible for establishing and developing trusted relationships with business Leadership, HR Business Partners (HRBP) and employees. Leads the day-to-day administration of employee relations matters, including consultation on ER issues for both employees and leadership. Facilitates initiatives to foster a positive employee relations environment that aligns with Paylocity’s values and culture. This is a newly created position within the HR Department and will work in close partnership with the Human Resources Directors and the HRBP team.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In partnership with the HRBPs, research and develop an intake process for all Employee Relations issues.
• Handles and advises on performance management issues, including development of performance improvement plans/actions.
• Improves efficiency of HRBP and HR Generalists by handling core employee relations matters directly, and by providing clear and consistent guidance and solutions.
• Conducts routine investigations and recommends resolution for employee relations problems.
• Assists HRBPs with complex workplace investigations of associate complaints and grievances.
• Helps to maintain a positive employee relations climate by facilitating discussions or by providing consistent advice and guidance to managers and employees for problem resolution of work-related conflict.
• Assists with unemployment compensation hearings, return to work and ADA Interactive processes, in close partnership with HRBP and LOA specialists as appropriate.
• Coaches departmental leadership in carrying out their responsibilities on employee relations matters.
• Meets regularly with HRBP to advise of recent employee relations matters and review department specific analytics.
• Recognizes patterns and anticipates employee-related issues; Develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Collects and reviews documentation for employee relations matters as appropriate for the situation and in accordance with legal compliance and organizational policies and procedures within our systems.
• Identifies and recommends retention strategies and positive employee relations initiatives.
• Reviews and provides constructive feedback on Corrective Action documentation and recommends the appropriate level of corrective action. Interprets Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Stays current on employment law. Proactively researches information to ensure compliance, provide appropriate consultation, and avoid/eliminate exposure to the organization.
• Liaises with Legal Counsel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of Employee Relations experience required, including conducting investigations from start to finish.
• Proficiency in ADA, worker’s compensation, etc. preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation or equivalent, preferred.
• Significant experience in owning, handling and executing employee relations investigations and preparation of appropriate documentation.
• Experience providing employee relations support virtually to team members in multiple locations.
• Exceptional communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Diplomatic and ability to build relationships across the enterprise and at all levels.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com.