Posting Title: People Relations Consultant

Reports To: Director, HR Business Partner and People Relations

Location: West Coast, Remote

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE
For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE PEOPLE TEAM
To be a truly great company, you need great people, and you need to put them first. The People Team at Cupertino Electric helps employees create and achieve unlimited possibilities for themselves and the company. With services like internal communications, marketing, talent management, employee relations, and total rewards, the People Team supports the nearly 4,000 employees at CEI who safely engineer and build complex commercial, data center and energy projects across the United States.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The People Relations Consultant position is responsible for providing hands-on consulting and support to the business in the areas of Employee Relations (ER), Investigations, Policy and Legal Compliance interpretation. This hands-on role reports directly to the Sr. HR Business Partner and will work closely with the appropriate internal stakeholders and partners on compliance and new law interpretation. With knowledge and understanding of employment law implications on ER issues, you will regularly partner across various teams to develop policies/processes that address employee concerns, evaluate employee relations issues and investigations with escalation as needed, and will serve as a trusted advisor to the business.

ABOUT YOU
You have experience conducting all types of employment investigations, specifically with union and non-union workforces, including but not limited to: conducting interviews, collecting/analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions, and providing recommendations based on investigation findings. You are adept in understanding trends, researching and identifying concerns, and coordinating problem resolution.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and continue to grow your career with a seasoned Human Resources team. On the daily basis, you will be able to connect on a meaningful level with employees across the enterprise, on a wide variety of exciting challenges. Additionally, you will gain valuable insight into the various Business Units across the enterprise, allowing you to see your impact on the company in real time. Lastly, you will experience a wonderfully supportive team atmosphere, with a healthy work-life balance to boot!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that, in the sole judgment and discretion of Company, would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications may qualify.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctor and/or HR training/certification in Investigations or equivalent experience preferred
• Seven (7) years of experience in Employee Relations in an HR function
• Basic working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including FLSA, EEO/AA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation regulations, DFEH, EEOC, FMLA and CFRA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The position will be based in the West Coast and could be done from a remote (home) location. There is regular and required monthly travel to our project jobsites/locations (up to 50% of travel per month). The expected cadence for physical presence at the project jobsites/locations will be one to two weeks rotational each month.

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