Job Name:
Employee Relations Business Partner (Temp)

General information

Location: Cottage Grove, MN
Date:
05-Mar-2025
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Bayport, MN, Cottage Grove, MN
Ref #:
7529
Job Category:
Human Resources
Posting City:
Cottage Grove
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY
At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America.

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY

The Employee Relations Business Partner works with leaders, managers and employees to provide advice and coach both parties on all employee relations issues. Provide strong partnership on performance management, disciplinary processes, restructuring activity, legal issues, investigations, conflict management, etc. Your work involves assessing and resolving complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistency across client groups and alignment with Andersen practices. You will help to ensure a fair and consistent approach to Andersen's policies and procedures, promoting a positive culture within the business, while minimizing risks. Leverage processes, technology, and data to complement and/or lead special place to work initiatives.
This position may perform research, analytics, and lead smaller projects focusing on employee relations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  •  Manage employee complaints and issues involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
  • Partner and assist your assigned locations and businesses with employee relations services as requested or as need arises on urgency or as workflow dictates. 
  • Conduct internal investigations both independently and under the direction of the ER Manager.
  • Confer with HRBPs and provide guidance and/or consultation making sure they have access to correct policies/procedures and are using the tools and resources available. 
  • Work with legal resources and consultants to ensure employee relations activities adhere to company policy and legal and regulatory requirements. 
  • Help prepare audits, reporting and compliance reviews pertaining to local regulations and programs. 
  • Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. 
  • Contribute or lead internal projects
  • Manage employee concerns escalated from Andersen’s Ethics and Compliance Hotline.
  • Prioritize between longer-term proactive projects and real-time issue resolution
  • Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of six years’ experience in conducting investigations with emphasis on employee relations
  • Previous labor relations and manufacturing exposure
  • Evidence of exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maturity 
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and in a remote work environment
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations  
COMPENSATION

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $88,235 - 136,765.
CULTURE AND BENEFITS
“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are not limited to:
• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.

In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Posting City:
Bayport, MN, Cottage Grove, MN
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