Employee Relations Partner

Company: Athene
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more. Purpose:We are excited by the success and growth that Athene is currently experiencing, and we hope you are too! This opportunity is critical to providing exceptional partnership to key areas of Athene. If you are ready to make an impact in an industry leading company, we are ready for you!Accountabilities:

• Provides guidance on a variety of topics such as, employee relations, performance management, policy adherence, leave of absence and ensures that related actions are compliant, consistent, equitable, and legally sound.
• Provides counsel to leaders and employees related to employment issues.
• Provides guidance and alternatives to promote increased understanding and effective working relationships.
• Proactively handles employee relations issues with varying level of complexity and leads and/or assists with internal workplace investigations.
• Reviews and analyses emerging trends and proactively communicates the appropriate interventions, seeking guidance and mentorship as needed.
• Assists in the effective development, interpretation and application of HR policies, practices, guidelines, and programs to ensure consistent application across the organization.
• Researches new and best HR practices, policies and procedures and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Develops awareness of employee concerns through positive rapport with all employee levels.
• Maintains knowledge of current employment laws and reviews for any changes and significant impact.Qualifications and Experience:
  • 3+ years of overall HR experience in with an increasing level of responsibility, including at least 2 years of experience in employee relations involving handling complex employee issues.
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • PHR (Professional in Human Resources) designation is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of HR employment laws and practices.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
  • Strong communication skills verbal and written, including the ability to articulate matters of a complex nature and influence outcomes.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/about/usa-careers) .Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/our-veterans) .Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

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