Our client is looking for an Employee Relations Consultant for an 8+ month contract to assist in managing employee relations circumstances. The ideal candidate brings several years of knowledge and dedicated experience in this function. This individual will partner with business leaders, HR Business Partners, Employees, and Team Members to manage each case, advise, coach, and provide recommendations. 

Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN – Hybrid Opportunity; Seeking ONLY Minnesota / Twin Cities based candidate only.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide HR support and consultation to the business, answering employee and manager questions.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee relations with professionalism and a consultative approach.
• Conduct HR investigations independently or with a cross-functional team from complaint inception to investigative findings and recommendations to management under legal guidance.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Guide management on the appropriate interpretation of organizational policy and procedures in associate/management issues.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree specializing in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of HR experience.
• 3+ years of Employee Relations Experience.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Consultative, coaching mindset.
• Skilled at conflict management and resolution and creative problem solving.
• Independent and decisive thinker.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

About Versique:

At Versique, we believe people are more than a resume. People invent, propel, unearth, and build. They transform teams, markets, industries, and bottom lines. People do more than fill an open position. They open greater potential. We're here to help fill your human potential and build your human capacity. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of "versatile" and "unique", hinting at the concept of "search" in its pronunciation.

In 2023, Versique made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing private companies in Minnesota.

Additionally, for the past four years, Versique has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and awarded a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, which speaks to the incredible culture we've fostered.

We believe people are the ultimate business advantage. Let's find your people together. And make the best possible.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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