Associate (Employee) Relations - Sr. HR Consultant, London

This is a great opportunity to join a well established EMEA HR team in a newly created Sr Consultant role supporting Associate Relations (AR) priorities in region.
The Associate Relations teams' purpose is to help protect TRP at both a strategic and operational level through providing high quality data, advice, guidance and learning; connecting people to the organization and acting as an organizational conscience delivering fair and commercial outcomes in line with T. Rowe Price values.
The Associate Relations team works closely with business unit aligned HR business partners and co-ordinates activity with other HR COE e.g Reward, HR Shared Service and HR Compliance and Governance, as well as engaging other internal partners such as legal, compliance and enterprise security in enabling the development of individual associate solutions.
Core activities:
Case management
Employment related policy and letters
Manager support and training
Associate consultations
Reporting
Role Responsibilities
Working in close partnership with HR Business Partners and reporting to the Global Head of Associate Relations (based in London), you will:
Proactively provide advice and support on a broad range of employee issues across the EMEA region, including (but not limited to) management of under-performance, involuntary exits (including redundancies), conduct and disciplinary issues and interpretation of employment policy and practices.
Partner with compliance on conduct breaches, and manage the conduct panel process
Be active in directly managing AR matters through to conclusion, working directly with asswociates, business managers and leaders in executing in line with established procedures
Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal & Compliance and the Global Head of AR, to assess and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risk, in line with T.Rowe Price's values.
Advise on the associate relations impact of organizational change, including workforce reductions and acquisitions, consulting with associate representative bodies as required.
Support the Global Head of AR in defining and executing the AR strategy for EMEA and ensuring practices and processes globally align where possible, advising on need for regional difference.
Maintain connectivity to external environment to ensure we are staying aligned with external trends and future legislation
Update AR policies and procedures, ensuring up to date and compliant with local regulations
Use the existing case management system to log matters and use the associated data to gather insights and develop proactive strategies to remediate risk. Support design of better reporting analytics
Assist in the design and delivery of training to managers, employees and HR partners on relevant AR topics.
Lead, and contribute to, AR-related projects, partnering with other global COEs as needed.
Required Knowledge/Experience

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND
8+ years of total progressive relevant work experience, ideally within Financial Services, supporting an asset management /wealth management business
Solid Employee Relations case management and advisory experience
Sound understanding and application of relevant EMEA employment laws and regulations, and ability to pragmatically apply this knowledge in a commercial environment. Ability to consider the local, regional and global impact of decisions.
Act as an effective thought partner when considering emerging issues and formulate considered and thoughtful responses. Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent consultative, coaching and conflict resolution skills.
Adept at working with management to influence/facilitate change, implement strategy and accomplish objectives
The ability to work independently and in a team environment. Needs to have worked effectively in a global matrix environment
Confidently influence and articulate complex issues to a diverse range of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Experience building consensus on a cross-functional basis.
Interpersonal relations: particularly tact, sensitivity, professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy
Excellent project management skills and experience with a drive for results
Experience of working with Workers Councils (Spain and Italy advantageous)

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us., This role is eligible for remote work up to two days a week.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.

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