Employee Relations Partner

Location: Austin, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Employee Relations Partner

Austin, Texas- Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an Employee Relations Partner to provide outstanding human resources support services to Thales managers, while ensuring that our Thales employees have a positive, productive and engaging experience throughout their career within the Group.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The role will be responsible for the delivery of cyclical HR Campaigns and Projects that are well executed, relevant and educational. Shaping employee experience and engagement to move it from being a just a process to ‘coming alive’ as an interactive career-development experience. The role will also conduct investigations and help build a high performing culture.

• Acts as a key partner for the business and HRBPs, advising as appropriate on employee and manager queries

• Conducts regular manager outreach sessions working directly with managers to provide proactive support on a variety of items to include; HR policy interpretation, employee and manager coaching, employee education and training, program related issues including performance management, performance improvement plans, compensation queries, etc.

• Conducts voluntary employee exit interviews, gathering any relevant information, disseminates that information as appropriate while ensuring that appropriate exit procedures are followed

• With a good understanding and experience of employment legislation, support the prompt resolution of employee relations issues for employees and recommend proactive measures to minimize related matters – this includes: handling disputes, escalated disability cases, harassment allegations and investigations

• Delivers and provides support for HR programs, activities, policies, procedures and compliance including: Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leave of Absence coordination, Documentation Harmonization and support functions, MyThales HR Agent and Workday inquiries and support, creation/maintenance of documentation and content on the intranet (SharePoint, Sphere, etc.)

• Work closely with HR Shared Services teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation of HR Projects; e.g. campaigns, change activities and systems implementations etc.

• Provide implementation support for change programs and initiatives (Group Initiatives, COE-led projects, Strategic HR-led projects (typically OD type activity and executive-led business improvement projects e.g. GBU Reorganizations).

• Support the Employee Relations Team and the broader HR organization as needed with the day-to-day compliance of policies and queries related to legal cases and investigations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations, or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant work experience, including experience in Employee Relations

• Knowledge of relevant US employment standards and practices.

• Prior HR experience in a large, complex multinational enterprise.

• Demonstrated experience interacting and presenting to at all levels and influence as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and difficult issues professionally and in a confidential manner.

• Action oriented individual, who demonstrates high accountability, sound judgment, proven decision-making abilities, and the demonstrated ability to appropriately prioritize work.

• Ability to work collaboratively with HRBPs and other specialized units, and internal customers at all levels, while taking a proactive approach to customer service and building strong professional relationships.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.

Physical Environment: Hybrid work environment (Office and Remote) with a current expectation of at least three (3) days working from within the office each week.

Travel: Anticipated business travel estimated at less than 10% annually. Both domestic and international travel is possible

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period. 

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off. 

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program. 

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program