Description

Location : On site at location listed in job posting.

Summary :

The HR Consultant serves as a primary liaison in the area of employee relations and risk compliance to provide consultation, support and guidance to leaders and associates. Primarily responsible for working closely with Associate Relation Advisors to resolve work-related issues, investigations, and consults with leadership regarding policies and procedures. Drives consistent interpretation and application of workplace policies. Consultants help plan and implement HR programs or special projects. This role partners with other HR areas of expertise on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a point person to ensure compliance with all pertinent HR related laws and regulations including the areas of EEO-1 reporting, affirmative action plans, business continuity events, labor law posters, compliance and ethics reporting and required company trainings

• Collaborates with the legal department as needed and required to respond timely to subpoena requests for associate employment data and records; consult with leaders in the research of information needed for legal matters involving federal and state agency charges

• Partners closely with Associate Relation Advisors in the case management tracking of sensitive work-related issues including investigations, complaints, performance corrective action, terminations and reduction in force

• Analyze HR and business data to identify employment related risks, problematic trends, metrics and reengineering initiatives to help ensure consistent application of company policies/procedures and compliance with federal, state and local laws or bank regulations. Analyze exit survey data to help strategize solutions and recommendations for improvement, quality, efficiency optimization and informed business decisions

• Process severance agreements and payments accurately and timely in compliance of established deadlines. Handle requests for outplacement services. Create communications, letters, forms or other business-related documents in support of the job function

• Partners closely with HR Manager in support of internal and external audits, risk assessments, working groups/committees, relief fund approvals and annual compliance of the associate handbook

• Assists the HR Leave Consultant and HR Contact Center in addressing questions related to policies, procedures and programs; promotes a collaborative approach by developing partnerships with managers, peers and subject matter experts to ensure associate needs are addressed

• Other duties assigned or special projects in support of company goals and initiatives

Competencies and Skills

• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR risks and compliance; thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• Ability to identify employment related trends and recommend solutions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel spreadsheets for data reporting and analysis

• Ability to work independently and manage a variety of priorities

• Must have strong attention to detail abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Competency in sound decision making abilities; effective influencing skills and conflict management

• Relationship building skills with strong partner focus and team orientation

• Organizing and planning skills

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position

• 5+ years of experience in a HR Generalist or similar role providing HR support

• Bachelor degree preferred and at least 5+ years of related experience

About Us

First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately 7,300 associates and 418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

• HSA with company match

• Maternity and parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Mentor program

• 401(k) with 6% match

• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Corporate Diversity Commitment :

We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)