HR Consultant

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a HR Consultant in Boston, MA.

What will you do?

• Provide coaching on employee relations and provide recommendations on preventative measures to align with the organization’s high-performance culture.
• Resolve conflict resolutions and manage emergency situations to ensure organizational effectiveness is met with minimal disruption.
• Consult with all levels of leadership and advise on performance management/PIP matters to ensure business success.
• Lead, support, and provide recommendations on leadership training and development needs while assessing the training approach to measure success.
• Coach/educate mangers on HR campaigns, annual processes and act as change agents to support them.
• Consult and provide recommendations on job offers to maintain a competitive salary level as needed.
• Guide employee engagement at business unit level and consult on strategies and methods for success.
• Support legal and ethical compliance and consult on recommendations to minimize and mitigate risk exposure.
• Govern policies and identify best practices to apply the appropriate updates as needed.
• Conduct/lead all ethics investigations, consult with the business leaders to address complex matters and provide recommendations to drive success in the business.
• Assist with local facility support and community outreach
• Apply digital knowledge, analyze, and determine recommendations and action plans

What qualifications will make you successful? 

• Bachelor’s degree in business with a focus on Human Resources and at least 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resources with a focus on employee relations, performance management, policy governance and manager coaching
• Certification preferred:  PHR or SHRM-CP
• Innovative mindset
• Adopt key digital competencies
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws
• Extensive working knowledge of employee relations principles, practices, and procedures
• Proven ability to exercise judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to build strong partnerships
• Ability to resolve conflicts and diffuse employee-related issues, concerns, and situations
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Demonstrated business acumen and time and priority management skills
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual a plus

What's in it for me?

• Well-being programs provide the ability to earn rewards through free annual health evaluations, flu shots, health coaching, tobacco cessation and more
• Eight free counseling sessions per incident through the Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays, PTO without accrual, ability to purchase additional PTO
• Paid family leave after the birth or adoption of a child
• Paid leave to care for a family member with a critical illness or to provide assistance to an elderly parent transitioning living arrangements
• Flexible work arrangements for better work/life balance

Who will you report to?

Vice President, HR Operations & Consulting

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000 employees in 100 countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.