In strong collaboration with the Employee Relations Manager and Sr. HR Business Partners supporting our Operations business in Westbrook, Maine, the HR Advisor proactively builds professional relationships and engages with frontline leaders and employees to assist with a wide variety of initiatives to drive business performance and company-wide HR strategy. The HR Advisor educates employees about resources available through People Operations and how to easily access them; coaches and provides guidance to front line leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities; and advises on day-to-day performance management and progressive discipline in compliance with state and country regulations, escalating matters to Sr. HRBP and/or Employee Relations as appropriate. 

What You Will Be Doing:

• You will administer programs designed to foster a positive employee relations environment through the consistent and equitable application of HR policies and procedures. Identify employee relations issues and recommends appropriate actions to address and resolve those issues. Advise and coach managers and HRBPs on progressive discipline, employee terminations and minimizing the risk of adverse action. Investigate and/or advises/coaches managers and HRBPs on claims of harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and other issues, recommend appropriate action and documents in final reports. May review, coordinate, and/or support implementation of restructure events and other separation agreements.
• You will monitor the performance management process and works with managers and/or employees and HRBP’s concerning employee performance and discipline issues. Advise/coach management and HRBPs on performance management process, and progressive discipline.
• Provide coaching to managers related to the people aspects of the business, including organizational development, employee development, talent acquisition, employee relations, talent analytics, compensation, benefits and other areas.
• You will provide HR guidance to managers and employees. Answer questions and provide advice as needed. Understand manager and employee viewpoints and anticipate their needs and concerns. Direct managers/employees to utilize HR service centers as appropriate to handle transactional-oriented requests, for maximum efficiency.
• You will be responsible for compliance with state, and federal, employment laws. Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations and best practices impacting human resources activities and incorporates into work as appropriate.
• You will partner closely with the Leave team and the business on ADA accommodation process.  
• You will implement HR programs/processes, including activities such as compensation planning, roll-out of new learning and development initiatives and other areas. Identify new opportunities where HR can add business value. Seek opportunities to deliver HR programs to benefit business and align with overall company, as appropriate. 
• You will guide local organizational change through relationship management and partnership skills and knowledge of internal company processes and HR practice. Facilitate and drive change efforts and communication strategies. 
• You will lead local engagement action planning with management and employees which fosters engagement and aligns people with the direction of the business to drive results. 

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experienced Employee Relations professional with demonstrated skills for coaching and development of front-line leaders. 
• Experience working with a large non-exempt employee population preferred
• Local expertise with knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Solid relationship-building and communication skills.
• Big picture thinker and ability to see beyond tactical details.
• Analytical thinker with ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Resourceful with ability to utilize available resources to address customer needs effectively.

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.  At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Let’s pursue what matters together. 

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.