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Employee Relations ManagerWhy will you enjoy this new opportunity?The traditional approach to Employee Relations (ER) can yield a win-lose approach. At VMware, we are redefining that approach to ensure that employees, people managers, and leaders all share equally in positive outcomes that are accountable, inclusive, fair, and consistent.If you are not bound by past convention, have a healthy respect for doing the right thing while creating a culture of accountability and building a positive employee experience, see the possibilities and not the obstacles, and can set and implement a regional vision, then this is an opportunity you should consider.As you join VMware, you will help grow a company that makes meaningful and significant technology solutions and is committed to being a "force for good" in technology. Our mission is to become the trusted foundation for accelerating innovation in an unpredictable world. VMware software is essential for making the applications and devices your family and friends use every day a reality. Which means your work is essential for transforming everywhere.Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?First 60 DaysUnderstand the current VMware landscape and culture so you can drive needed changes from within, with a healthy respect for where we are today (and how we arrived here).
Establish the trust and partnership of your team, your stakeholders and the business. Build their alignment with and commitment to a shared vision and future for ER at VMware.
Assume ownership of cases and tracking in tool.
Evaluate the regional ER team operating model, structure and resourcing and adjust as needed in alignment with the vision. Included in this work will be clarification and alignment of the "seams" between ER in the Americas and other stakeholder groups, including roles and responsibilities and handoffs.
First 120 DaysBalance the historically reactive nature of ER case management with a focus on identifying trends and capability gaps that allow proactive solutions and capability building that reduce traditional ER case management challenges, in partnership with key stakeholders across HR, Legal, Compliance, and the Business.
Built knowledge of reporting and analysis capability for all work flowing through the ER team.
Partner to Identify areas of risk and opportunity and develop/lead initiatives to drive improvement and measurable change.
Partner with team and stakeholders to identify prioritized opportunities for scaling, clarity, consistency, and improved employee experience.
The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?Leverage your subject matter expertise in performance and conflict management, employment law, investigations and risk assessment.Areas of responsibility include:Provide day-to-day partnership to customers in all areas of case management.Promote knowledge, understanding, and compliance regarding company policy and relevant employment laws through coaching, presentations, and training.Identify opportunities to influence and positively impact the employee experience at VMware by:Advise and consult with HR, business leaders, and employment counsel on position eliminations, and policy interpretation.
Consult with HR, legal, Ethics & Compliance and other stakeholders to deliver seamless support.
Conducting sensitive investigations.
Analyze ER data/metrics for trends, gaps, and root cause identification.
Assist with advancing ER initiatives as directed.
Guide and train managers in overall performance management concepts in alignment with company philosophy, practices, and processes.
Spend 75% of your time directly conducting investigations and other employee relation matters.
What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?The hiring manager for this role is Corey Cerna, Regional Director of Employee Relations. Your peers on the team bring a deep experience in investigations and HR related work. They are all focused on creating positive experiences for employees. Employee experience is at the core of everything this team drives. This role is U.S. based but does not have a specific location or VMware office requirement. The role can be done remotely from a home office, or flexibly in proximity to a VMware office at the employee's preference.Where is this role located?Flexible: The role is considered flexible and will be a mix of working from a local VMware office and remote depending on your preferences and the arrangements determined with your future manager. You will be expected to live within a reasonable non-daily commute of the office.What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com.Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types
Generous Time Off Programs
40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community
Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities
Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)
Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classes
This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.Category : HRSubcategory: HRExperience: Manager and ProfessionalFull Time/ Part Time: Full TimePosted Date: 2022-06-17VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.
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