Senior Employee Relations Specialist at S&P Global

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

116429.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investigation Management, Risk Assessment, Conflict Resolution, Policy Implementation, Employee Engagement, Training and Development, Collaboration, Reporting, Advisory Role, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Confidentiality, HRIS Proficiency, Communication Skills, Fact-Finding Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10 About the role: Job Summary: The Senior Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining trust between the organization and its employees. This role will manage investigations end-to-end across the US and Americas while helping to maintain the processes of a global Employee Relations function. You’ll work closely with People Partners and Employment Counsel to deliver fair, consistent and well-documented outcomes. Responsibilities: Investigation Management: Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and grievances, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions. Risk Assessment: Partner with People Partners and Employment Counsel to assess risk, ensure consistent practices, and guide sensitive employee matters. Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve employee disputes, providing guidance and support to both employees and management. Policy Implementation: Assist in the development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company standards. Employee Engagement: Promote a culture of open communication by facilitating employee feedback sessions and engagement initiatives. Training and Development: Conduct training sessions on conflict resolution, communication skills, and performance management for staff and management. Collaboration: Work closely with HR team members to support talent management, performance reviews, and organizational development. Reporting: Prepare reports on employee relations trends and issues, providing insights and recommendations to leadership. Advisory Role: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations issues and best practices. Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $64,320 to $116,429.25. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here. What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 5-7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years specializing in employee relations or workplace investigations in the US. Strong investigative interviewing, analytical, and fact-finding skills. Deep understanding of US employment law and compliance requirements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including clear, defensible investigation reports and the ability to influence stakeholders and functions. Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite. Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States. Return to Work: Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace. What’s In It For You? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, “pre-employment training” or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), HUMRES202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) S&P Global delivers Essential Intelligence® that shapes decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape.

Responsibilities

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist will manage investigations into employee complaints and grievances while promoting a culture of open communication. This role also involves collaborating with People Partners and Employment Counsel to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.