Employee Relations Partner

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today

• Provides advice and guidance to team members and managers on both routine and complex or sensitive employee relations issues to resolve work-related conflicts and promote increased communication.
• Provides efficient, consistent, and prompt consultative employee relations services to people leaders
• Advises leaders on employee relations issues and strategies ensuring that risks associated are effectively managed (e.g., discipline, coaching team members, performance management)
• Assists team members with the interpretation of Company policies and responds to team member inquiries, concerns, and grievances.
• Conducts investigations into employee related alleged misconduct and inappropriate workplace behavior, applying the appropriate amount of time and diligence based on the nature of the case and facts presented.
• Provides an overall strategic view of the employee relations issues facing management, conducts trend analysis and creates training to get in front of issues.
• Collaborates on complex employee relations projects or initiatives. Partners with HRBP's, Legal, Compliance and other key stakeholders as appropriate.

.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Organizational Development or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience. Or equivalent
• Extensive relevant experience in human resources, Employee Relations, or Employment Law.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a changing work environment
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong partnership with stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy level
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR practices
• Ability to take initiative, be assertive, and resourceful to address company and customer needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in handling and analyzing case detail translating findings into actionable recommendations for management.

Behavioral Skills:

• Coaching and Mentoring – Provides expertise and guidance across multiple functional areas; is viewed as a coach and mentor
• Collaboration - Advises multiple areas to influence decision making in ambiguous situations
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical Thinking - Proactively identifies, defines, and solves the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business
• Detail Orientated
• Interpersonal Communication
• Prioritization and Organization
• Problem Solving - Proactively identifies and solves complex problems; uses a variety of methods to think beyond existing solutions

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call or email We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned