Labor and Employee Relations Business Partner- North America - Remote

Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicines, and trusted essential goods.At Veralto (www.veralto.com), our unifying purpose of Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ is more than words: it’s a proven path towards positive change, improvement for our planet, and development for yourself.Whether we’re ensuring the continued availability of clean drinking water, protecting our waterways, or enhancing the traceability, color accuracy, and packaging of everyday essentials, the work we do every day contributes to a safer world and a more sustainable future.When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 13 operating companies and 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have boundless opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career.We offer:

Bonus/incentive pay and equity awards for eligible roles

A flexible, remote-friendly work environment

14 paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust

Ongoing investment in your career through dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching

Total rewards that support your success at work and beyond, including comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, and associate wellbeing programming with rewards

About the role:Reporting to the Senior Director, of North America Labor and Employee Relations, the Labor and Relations Business Partner will conduct highly complex and sensitive investigations, identify themes and trends and offer effective recommendations to resolve challenging employee relations matters. The incumbent must have a strong background in Labor and Employee Relations and be able to work independently with guidance only in a range of complex situations.This is a pivotal role in maintaining a positive employee and labor relations environment for all of our associates. In addition, the LER Business Partner will provide training, coaching and counselling to HR Business Partners and serve as a strategic thought partner to assigned business units.This role is a key member of the wider HR team, which is committed to building a workplace that fuels growth, for the business and each one of us. We are transforming our HR organization to deliver compelling experiences every day for our associates, leaders and HR team through strategic partnership to the business, supported by niche expertise in high-value areas and a service organization that meets associate needs every day. Bring your passion for supporting business growth through its talent and organization and join us in our journey!What will you do?Employee Investigations

Lead highly complex and sensitive investigations into employee relations matters, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations

Identify innovative solutions to business challenges by gathering and analyzing evidence, interview witnesses, and preparing detailed investigation reports and report outs

Provide guidance and recommendations to management on appropriate resolution strategies and corrective actions

Training Design and Delivery

Design best in class comprehensive training programs on topics such as conflict resolution, positive associate training and workplace conduct

Customize training materials to meet the specific needs of different business units and employee groups

Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives through feedback mechanisms and continuous improvement efforts

Labor Relations Specialist

Serve as a specialist on labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements

Provide guidance and support to management on labor relations issues, including union organizing campaigns, contract negotiations, and grievance resolution

Assist in developing and implementing proactive strategies to maintain positive relationships with our works councils and union representatives and foster a collaborative working environment

Strategic Partnership:

Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within assigned business units

Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner, offering insights and recommendations to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention

Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging issues in labor and employee relations, and proactively share knowledge and expertise with internal stakeholders

Lead functional teams and projects as required

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in labor and employee relations roles, with a demonstrated track record of conducting complex investigations and delivering training programs.

Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as experience working with labor unions and collective bargaining agreements.

Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Professional certifications such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are a plus.

With annual sales of $5 billion, Veralto is a global leader in essential technology solutions with a proven track record of solving some of the most complex challenges we face as a society. Our industry-leading companies with globally recognized brands are building on a long-established legacy of innovation and customer trust to create a safer, cleaner, more vibrant future.Veralto’s Water Quality companies—Aquatic Informatics, ChemTreat, Hach, McCrometer, OTT HydroMet, Sea-Bird Scientific, Trojan Technologies, and XOS—manage, treat, purify, and protect the global water supply, from municipal and wastewater treatment facilities to lakes, rivers, watersheds, and oceans. And our Product Quality & Innovation companies—Esko, Linx, Pantone, Videojet, and X-Rite—protect the world’s food, medicine, and essentials by tracking and authenticating the billions of goods that travel the global supply chain every day. Veralto is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with 300+ locations worldwide.#LI-RemoteUS ONLY :The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.The compensation range for this role is $132,000 - $180,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Incentive Pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.Unsolicited AssistanceWe do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/) , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.