As an Employee Relations Consultant your responsibilities will be to provide direction, support and recommendations for the resolution of critical and complex employee relations activities. You will provide consultation and mentorship to Americas based employees and managers on employee related areas such as (but not limited to): complex performance management, compliance and investigations, conflict resolution, sensitive exit and crisis matters. You will be required to build positive relationships and work closely with all levels of management, the Employee Experience Business Partners, Adobe Employment Counsel, Internal Stakeholders and Centers of Perfection (COEs) with the goal to drive high employee engagement and support resolution.

What you’ll do

• Engage as a trusted adviser and subject matter expert to coach employees and managers on sensitive work-related issues related but not limited to conflict resolution; demonstrate a solid understanding of company policy, culture and core values, and make recommendations to help resolve complex and unique employment related issues and support necessary course of action between managers and employees to drive positive outcomes
• Partner with managers on complex performance matters and develop progress; coach managers and employees through corrective action and disciplinary actions
• Lead internal investigations in compliance and employee related matters, recommend solutions and assist with facilitation of resolution
• In close partnership with Business Partners, support managers and employees through departmental restructuring activities
• Participate in People Resources projects, as requested

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years of relevant experience working in an Employee Relations and/or HR Business Partner role
• Demonstrate effective influencing skills to provide resolution to complex and highly sensitive employee relations issues
• Understanding of Federal, State and Local regulations; ADA and Leave of Absence
• Experience leading multiple, concurrent, high-priority employee relations activities with a focus on timely and consistent execution
• Solid verbal, presentation and documentation skills
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and diagnose root cause through listening and inquiry
• Ability to work enthusiastically across diverse organizations
• Ability to work independently and be part of a team environment while developing strong professional relationships with peers, managers, executives and cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use sound judgment to problem solve, make decisions and involve necessary individuals at the appropriate time
• Demonstrate dedication to helping employees and managers be successful and achieving those results in alignment with what we value
• J.D. from an accredited law school

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.

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