JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. What\'s the role? We are looking for someone to join our high-performing, collaborative team of employee relations professionals. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide variety of analysis, investigation, interpretation, development, implementation and administration of issues and support involving both union and non-union employees. You\'ll leverage expertise in HR and employee relations as you consult with HR partners, leaders and employees to achieve resolution of complex issues which involve developing and maintaining good employee relations and ensuring the uniform and equitable application of organization policies and procedures while adhering to appropriate laws and regulations. Your understanding of employment laws, ability to manage conflict, influence without authority and a strong desire to dive into a fast-paced, evolving organization will set you up for success in this role and open the door to future career opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides employee and labor relations counsel and service to leaders, embedded HR, employees, and union representatives. Creates and interprets Company policies, regulatory requirements, and collective bargaining agreement provisions. Implements and recommends programs, interventions, and other actions consistent with corporate strategy and culture and in accordance with Company policies, legal/regulatory requirements, and contractual agreements. Participates in the development of labor/employee relations and EEO strategies, policies, and practices. Keeps abreast of employee and labor relations policies, programs, trends and practices to maintain consistent administration. Informs leadership and makes recommendations relating to new developments, and in alignment with both corporate strategy and the company\'s efforts to maintain management rights. May lead or participate in cross-functional teams for projects, program, and policy design relating to labor/employee relations and EEO issues which includes but isn\'t limited to company/union study committees, company bargaining teams, and ad hoc policy design teams. Under general direction, researches and analyzes best practices by leveraging and participating in SME groups and makes recommendations for changes in Company policies, practices and/or procedures. May lead or participate in investigating and resolving ER/labor/EEO cases and in partnership with embedded HR and/or department leadership. Develops and recommends new policies, programs and practices to enhance and support company strategy and culture of high-performance and engagement. The incumbent may work to develop, enhance and maintain Company policies and procedures. The individual researches and defines business needs,... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/76AC711C7B074C84 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.