Stability + Essential Industry = Career Success

Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) continues to grow with a solid 67+ years of providing solutions to challenging transportation problems. We continue to expand beyond our corporate headquarters in St. Cloud, MN – operating globally.

We are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Consultant to serve as a proactive, internal HR consultant to ATS Managers on a variety of matters. This role is located in our corporate office in St. Cloud, MN, just off Opportunity Drive with easy access to I-94. We offer 1 day week work-offsite. Making a career switch can exciting and scary – but knowing that we are a stable, family-owned company operating with no debt, can make that switch a little more enticing!

****Located onsite in St. Cloud, MN and will be eligible for 1 remote work day per week***

OPPORTUNITY

The Sr. Employee Relations Consultant serves as a proactive, internal HR consultant/advisor to ATS managers on employee relations issues, engagement strategies, and the leveraging of talent management systems to support business strategy and achieve goals. In addition, the Sr. Employee Relations Consultant serves as a point of contact for employees regarding employee questions or needs and, for employee relations consulting. Responsibilities also include escalation management, keeping a “pulse” on the organization, metrics and analysis, and compliance programs. This role may also include project work in other functional areas of HR. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. The Sr. Employee Relations Consultant will demonstrate our core values, maintain confidentiality, collaborate, and work effectively and positively with the HR team and our internal clients.

SCOPE OF WORK

*Serves as an internal consultant/advisor to ATS managers on employee relations issues, engagement strategies, and leveraging of talent management systems.

• Advises managers on employee relations issues. Builds a proactive partnership with the leader and understands the business, process flow, goals, metrics, etc. Consults, trains, and leverages tools to advise managers on retention, development, and reward strategies as well as performance management, performance appraisal process, conduct and discipline, termination, and other Talent needs/issues.
• Works in partnership with HR team to build and leverage tools and processes to support our leaders in their talent management responsibilities. May include training, communications, etc.
• Keeps the “pulse” of the divisions assigned and company, advising leaders as necessary on any interventions or strategies needed to support immediate needs and prepare for future growth and change.
• Consults on, reviews, and/or facilitates the completion of HR and OD programs such as job descriptions, performance appraisals, competencies, etc.

*Serve as a first point of HR contact to employees and consults with employees on any employee relations issues.

• Advises and supports employees in working through issues with their co-workers and/or managers as appropriate.
• Answers front-line employment related questions (excluding benefits).
• Partners with Recruiting Team on effectively onboarding new employees – leveraging and working to improve the company onboarding practices and programs.
• Conducts exit interviews, advises leadership on trends and strategies.

*Conducts fact-finding process, evaluates for risk and in accordance with values, and advises/leads appropriate actions. May include attorney relations. Coaches and mentors, the employee relations team. Under the direction of the Employee Relations Manager, Manages escalated employment issues. Conducts fact-finding process, evaluates for risk and in accordance with values, and advises/leads appropriate actions.

*Administers status change processes per company processes and policies; identifies and implements process improvements.

*Supports and/or participates in HR projects and initiatives (e.g. Wellness, Employee Services, Leave of Absence). Works collaboratively to improve processes, support customers, build tools and/or training that may support our leaders and/or create greater efficiency and effectiveness for HR.

*In support of ATS’s culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively, and reliably perform in accordance with the Company’s values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors (All Employee Competencies).

* Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours, and infrequent travel may be required and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT IT TAKES FOR SUCCESS

• Knowledge of HR theories and disciplines as represented by ten (10) + years progressive HR employee relations experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, employment law, related programs and pending legislation is necessary.
• Excellent consulting, influencing, client management and business acumen skills.
• Experience in multiple functional areas of HR (e.g. benefits, compensation, systems, onboarding, wellness, FMLA, etc. preferred).
• Professional certification at PHR level, SHRM-CP level or equivalent training preferred).
• Transportation or similar industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication (written, listening and verbal) and presentations skills.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or divisions in multiple locations.
• Strong ability to gather and analyze statistical data, generate a plan, coordinate and administer complex administrative systems and processes is necessary.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with proven ability to work independently and multi-task in a high-energy environment.
• Experience handling sensitive material and maintaining confidentiality.
• Proven/demonstrated ability in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and/or improve standard operating procedures within department and cross-functionally.
• Flexible and adaptable to change. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a positive attitude and collaborative approach.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Ability to travel as required to perform responsibilities – not to exceed 10% travel, including overnight

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Employee relations: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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