Employee Relations Specialist Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 47312-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. 

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THE ROLE: 

AMD's Human Resources team is seeking an insightful, adaptable, and technically proficient individual to join our collaborative and close-knit team.  

This critical role requires direct interactions with employees and managers, conducting moderate to complex investigations, and managing performance-related cases. It also includes significant involvement in technical projects that enhance our HR systems and workflows. Your efforts will align with legal, industry, and AMD best practices and play a vital part in supporting our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact AMD's corporate culture and operational efficiency in a setting that values collaboration, innovation, and a balanced approach. 

THE PERSON: 

We are in search of a dynamic individual who blends deep professional knowledge with a proactive, engaging demeanor. This individual should excel in technical and strategic areas as well as demonstrate the emotional intelligence and communicative skills necessary to thrive in a multifaceted environment. 

• Emotional Intelligence: Skilled in managing sensitive situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy. Demonstrates a keen understanding of emotional dynamics to effectively resolve conflicts. 

• Analytical and Meticulous: Capable of conducting precise investigations and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights. 

• Strategically and Technically Savvy: Brings a robust mix of strategic policy development and advanced technical skills. Leads initiatives in optimizing HR systems like ServiceNow, enhancing operational efficiency, and aligning with broader organizational goals. 

• Initiative-taking Communicator: Proactively maintains open and effective communication, keeping all stakeholders well-informed and ensuring clarity in all interactions. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct detailed investigations into a range of employee relations concerns such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace violence, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

• Manage performance-based casework, aligning closely with our Performance Management process. 

• Provide clear, timely communication regarding investigations, offering comprehensive reports with supporting documentation. 

• Employ effective interviewing and documentation techniques; adeptly manage cases using designated online case management tools like ServiceNow. 

• Collaborate with the Legal team to ensure thorough investigations and prompt, effective resolutions. 

• Develop, update, and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, conducting training sessions, as necessary. 

• Analyze trends in employee relations with leadership to devise initiative-taking strategies, solutions, programs, and policies. 

• Build and maintain robust relationships with internal stakeholders to promote positive employee relations and high engagement levels. 

• Lead and contribute to projects, particularly those that involve enhancing HR system functionalities and user experience, in partnership with Talent Acquisition Operations. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Background in employee relations, investigations, employment law, and disciplinary actions. 

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern employment policies and practices. 

• Established expertise in conflict resolution and internal client support, complemented by leadership in technical projects across distributed teams. 

• Additional experience in Business Transformation projects or extensive work with ServiceNow is highly desirable. 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred, but not required.  

LOCATION: 

• Austin, Texas

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.