Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Sr. Employee Relations Advisor

The Senior Employee Relations Advisor is a key member of the People Department at GEICO. This role will effectively conduct and manage internal investigations from intake to resolution while ensuring that employees are treated fairly and with respect, and that cases are investigated and brought to resolution in a timely manner. This role will provide advice and counsel to HRBP, HR Operations, and managers to ensure the consistent application of policies and procedures across the organization. The Sr. Employee Relations Advisor reports to the Manager, Associate Relations on our Associate Relations Team in our People Team organization and partners closely with Legal, HR Business Partners, DEI Partners, Internal Fraud, and other functions within the People Team.

Employee Relations Investigation:

• Conduct thorough, impartial, and timely investigations of sensitive employee relations matters, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other workplace concerns, while ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.

• Prepare comprehensive case summaries and confidently present fact-based investigation outcomes to appropriate business partners, using strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.

• Identify and mitigate risk for the organization by managing employee relations issues and ensuring adherence to policies, practices as well as GEICO's Associate Value Proposition. 

Consultative:

• Consult with Employees and Leaders on various behavior and conduct matters. 

• Counsel Leadership on how to course-correct performance and associate misconduct by providing advice to management on effective disciplinary actions and resolving associate inquiries and appeals.

Data Analytics: 

• Evaluate employee relations data and trends to identify root causes, key issues, and opportunities for proactive intervention, providing actionable insights to HR leadership and business partners.

• Utilize investigation data and trends to provide strategic insights that inform leadership decisions, mitigate risks, and improve workplace culture.

Partners

• Align with Key stakeholders (including HRBP, HR Advisory Services, Leaders) to meet business outcomes and objectives.

• Develop effective relationships with cross-functional partners such as the Legal, Special Investigation Unit team and enjoy being a trusted resource.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM) preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading HR Investigations
• Vast knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Proficiency in case management tools  

• Ability to work in a high demand, fast-paced environment with diverse, geographically dispersed teams

Key competency:

Critical Thinking, Conflict resolution, Effective Communication, Ethical Practice, Relationship Management, Communication 

This is a hybrid role, in office 3-days a week

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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.