Senior Human Resources (HR) Employee Relations Consultant

SunTrust Bank has a current opportunity for a Senior Human Resources (HR) Employee Relations Consultant. This position is located in Atlanta, Georgia.  The Senior Human Resources (HR) Employee Relations Consultant  will be responsible for minimizing risk for the organization, providing advice and counsel on the most complex, non-legal, employee relations and policy issues and serving as the highest escalation point for the most complex issues and appeals. Responsible for developing relationships and creating a “community of practice” among all employee relations and legal professionals, which includes: development of employee relations professionals; determination and communication of standardized approach, methodology, and process for the organization; drive the review and simplification of policies and procedures; and, insure collaboration across the organization.  Serves as coordination point with Legal regarding procedures, appropriate escalation of issues, trends, HR training, etc.  Ensures consistent application of company employee relations policies and procedures and compliance with legal requirements.  Contributes to, or may be responsible for, the design, development and communication of corporate policies and procedures, programs and delivery methods.  Supports Diversity initiatives.SunTrust is seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent experience and a minimum of 6 or more years of progressively responsible and complex HR and employee relations experience to include policy interpretation, performance coaching, participation in complex legal issues, high risk employee complaints and client consulting regarding general HR initiatives.  Proven experience in investigating and resolving most difficult employee relations issues with effective teaming and collaboration skills.  Demonstrated strong knowledge of employee relations issues, laws, regulations, approaches and methodologies.  Demonstrated experience acting independantly to resolve complex employee relations and policy issues in a consultative manner.  Ability to problem solve highly complex issues, successfully, with minimal supervision or oversight.  Superior organizational skills, follow through skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with an orientation to detail; self sufficient. Strong MicroSoft Office skills, with specific emphasis on Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills, and ability and willingness to create documents and presentations with limited administrative support.To express interest in this position please click on the link below:    http://careers.suntrust.com/psc/STAPP/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&HRS_JOB_OPENING_ID=136429   SUNTRUST QUICK FACTS Banking Locations: 1,731 ATMs: 2,532 Employees (FTE): 33,138 Stock Symbol (NYSE): STI JOB DETAILS Job Title: Senior Human Resources (HR) Employee Relations Consultant Location: Atlanta, GA Position Type: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Human Resources Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Address:Atlanta, GA 30303 Contact Information Company: SunTrust BankView all SunTrust Bank opportunitiesLearn more about SunTrust Bank