Employee Relations Partner - EMEA

Employee Relations Partner – EMEA

Summary

The Employee Relations Partner – EMEA is a key contributor to the Employee Relations Center of Expertise (COE) team and the Human Resources function, supporting the company's mission and values. The Employee Relations Partner – EMEA is responsible for leading work environment investigations such as appropriate workplace conduct or relevant allegations, resolving Employee Relations issues, and providing guidance and coaching to HR teams and business leaders, in turn enabling people leader capability relative to various HR policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct end-to-end work environment investigations from intake to resolution, including case interviews, documentation review, fact-finding, analysis, and outcome resolution, for a region and group of Fortive Operating Companies, in a timely, thorough, and objective manner.
• Prepare and deliver investigation reports, recommendations, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal (Compliance and Employment), and other internal teams to ensure adherence with regional, country, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement Employee Relations processes, programs and policies to foster a positive and respectful work culture.
• Provide coaching and guidance as a trusted advisor to HR teams, people leaders and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, feedback, and other positive Employee Relations topics.
• Partner with other centralized HR functions such as Talent Enablement, Total Rewards, and People Operations, to provide a systemic approach to Employee Relations matters.
• Utilize data to monitor and analyze Employee Relations trends and metrics and provide insights and solutions to Operating Company and Group leadership to proactively address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Design and deliver Employee Relations training and education to relevant stakeholders.
• Due to the close proximity to work environment investigations, this Partner will have the unique ability to evaluate and lead regional opportunities and enterprise projects for relevant policy harmonization where appropriate and applicable.
• May assist with organizational change initiatives where Employee Relations expertise is required.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging issues in Employee Relations and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Progressive Human Resources experience and expertise in Employee Relations, with focus on conducting complex work environment investigations.
• Demonstrated experience working with global organizations and strong knowledge of EMEA employment and labor laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Uncompromising ethics and high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with discretion and sound judgment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases, projects and priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in HR and Case Management systems.
• Professional Certification in HR or Employee Relations, such as CIPD, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEI, is preferred.

Why You Should Join Us

• You will make a meaningful impact by guiding our businesses in navigating complex workplace matters with fairness, empathy, consistency, and ethical decision-making.
• You will have the opportunity to shape our workplace culture in creating and nurturing a positive work environment where employees feel valued, heard and supported.
• You will closely partner with key stakeholders to identify and implement practical solutions that strengthen the Employee Experience and promote a respectful workplace.
• You will join a trusted, highly cohesive and collaborative team that values sound judgment, encourages curiosity, and thrives on continuously learning from each other.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

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