People & Culture People Partner

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.

I n People & Culture at CR, no two days are the same.

You will move seamlessly from coaching a manager to helping a frontline employee resolve a workplace concern. From helping to refine a job description; to analyzing data in our HRIS, teamwork is the special ingredient in our People & Culture recipe.

As a member of the Talent Management team, the People and Culture Partner reports to the Director, Talent Management. In this role, you will help to implement initiatives that engage, develop, and retain the necessary talent to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives.

I f you have excellent professional judgment, deep experience in investigating and resolving employee relations issues, a passion for creating joy in the workplace, and you thrive on collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate should anticipate coming to our Yonkers headquarters at least twice per month. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

How You'll Make An Impact

CR is committed to building and sustaining a high-performing, equitable and inclusive workplace.

The People and Culture Partner will serve as a trusted advisor and resource to individual contributors, newly promoted managers, and department leads, providing skilled support on talent management, performance management and employee relations issues. On a daily basis, you may:

• Be the first point of contact for staff in your assigned client groups, connecting employees to resources and subject matter experts in the People & Culture department as appropriate.
• Provide practical counsel and advice regarding the resolution of routine employee and labor relations issues matters, consulting with the HR Business Partner and/or Director, Talent Management as appropriate.
• Document and investigate staff concerns of low to moderate complexity in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and best practices, providing timely follow up, if necessary, and keeping appropriate documentation; support organizational fact-finding efforts in response to administrative and legal proceedings
• Escalate complex and/or sensitive matters to the Director, Senior HRBP as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource for staff with employment related questions and concerns; refer to appropriate resources such as EAP.
• Manage staff transitions and status changes, including promotions, transfers, job realignments, and department restructuring.
• Collect, analyze and present employee-related data providing skilled support on talent management, performance management, and employee relations issues.

ABOUT YOU

• You have broad generalist experience. You have at least 5-years of experience in a people department. You have worked in a variety of areas that may include employee relations, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, learning & development, compliance, and operations and you have developed strong skills and insights in several of these areas.
• You have a strong employee relations background
  . You have conducted multiple investigations in which you have collected relevant facts and analyzed them in light of legal and regulatory requirements. Your ability to listen objectively and with understanding helps you resolve…