Annie O'Neil, Phr Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Advise, mentor and influence leadership and HR Business Partners in complex employee relations issues related to performance management and corrective action to mitigate company risk.Conduct and lead complex, high-risk and/or sensitive confidential investigations related to employee issues and claims, prepare investigative summaries and make recommendations pertaining to appropriate actions. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leaders with Workforce Planning, Change Management and Organizational Development in support of company strategic goals.Provide coaching and counsel to all levels of the company regarding policy interpretation and conflict resolution.Ensure company policies are applied in a fair and consistent manner to promote equity and inclusion within our diverse workforce.Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal Counsel, Compliance and Risk Management and other Corporate departments for resolution of escalated HR inquiries involving alleged policy violations and urgent employee wellbeing risk (e.g. mental health safety concerns).Provide coaching and mentorship to and review work of more junior employee relations consultants.Collaborate in the creation and updating of company policies due to relevant employment law changes and/or relevant employee relations matters. Identify employee relations trends using available analysis and recommend strategic approaches to minimize risk to the company and maintain a positive company culture.Stay current on Federal and State employment, Title VII, EEO, FMLA, ADA and wage/hour laws with a focus on compliance practices.

Chicago, Illinois

Advise, mentor and influence leadership and Business Partners in complex employee relations issues related to performance management and corrective action to mitigate company risk.Conduct and lead complex, high-risk and/or sensitive confidential investigations related to employee issues and claims, prepare investigative summaries, and make recommendations on next steps and appropriate actions. Provide guidance and support to location leadership and HR with the ADA/ medical condition/religious accommodation interactive process.Provide and lead training for Performance Improvement processes, ADA Accommodations, Investigations. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leaders with Workforce Planning, Change Management and Organizational Development in support of company strategic goals.Provide coaching and counsel to all levels of the company regarding policy interpretation and conflict resolution.Ensure company policies are applied in a fair and consistent manner to promote equity and inclusion within our diverse workforce.Provide mentorship to and review work of more junior employee relations consultants.Partner with Field HR, in-house Legal Counsel, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Labor Relations and other Corporate departments for resolution of escalated HR inquiries involving systemic discrimination, theft, safety, health and environmental risks.Identify employee relations trends using available analysis and recommend strategic approaches to minimize risk to the company and maintain positive company culture.Stay current on Federal and State employment, Title VII, EEO, FMLA, ADA and wage/hour laws with a focus on compliance practices.

Northbrook, Il 60062

Collaborate with store, distribution center and corporate leadership with Workforce Planning, Change Management and Organizational Development in support of company strategic goals.Advise, counsel and influence store, distribution center and corporate leadership in complex employee relations issues related to performance management and corrective action to mitigate company risk throughout all US and Canada locations. Provide coaching and counsel to employees and leaders with policy interpretation and conflict resolution.Lead and/or direct complex employee relations investigations, recommend remedial action and ensure resolution.Partner with legal counsel in preparing strategy and responses to third-party, EEOC and other governmental charges and requests.Stay current on Federal and State employment, Title VII, EEO, FMLA, ADA and wage/hour laws with a focus on compliance practices.

Northbrook, Il

Supported/counseled Regional Directors/Area Managers and Store Managers in employee relations areas and provided guidance for resolution of employee relations issues.Lead and/or direct complex employee relations investigations, recommend remedial action and ensure resolution. Identified employee relations trends using available analysis and recommend strategic approaches to minimize risk to the company.Stay current on Federal and State employment, Title VII, EEO, FMLA, ADA, ADAA and wage/hour laws with a focus on compliance practices. Direct the administration of company recognition programs, orientation/onboarding process, relocations, background screening, unemployment claims/hearings and corporate exit interviews/offboarding.

Supported/counseled Regional Directors/Area Managers in employee relations areas and provided guidance for resolution of employee relations issues.Performed and led investigations.Managed all company unemployment claims/hearings and all corporate employment record transactions.Performed New Hire Orientation for incoming corporate employees.Human Resource stakeholder for company document retention compliance.