Lead People Relations Consultant, Employee Relations

The Lead People Relations Consultant, Employee Relations is responsible for leading complex employee relations matters, managing employee relations strategy and execution, and providing high-level consultation to leaders on workplace concerns, employee issues, labor-related matters, and workforce issues with significant organizational impact.

This role serves as a senior employee relations subject matter expert and people leader, with strong knowledge of labor relations principles, responsibility for guiding and developing team members, overseeing complex casework, and ensuring consistent, thoughtful, and high-quality employee relations support across the organization.

The role partners closely with senior leaders, People Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to support sound decision-making, positive workplace relationships, effective labor-management practices, and consistent application of policies, practices, and workplace standards.

This position also serves as the escalation point for the Employee Relations team, leading the strategy, coordination, and resolution of workplace concerns, employee complaints, investigations, conflict resolution efforts, performance-related matters, and other complex employee and labor relations issues.

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

Competitive base and incentive pay

401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits

100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits

Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives

Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off

Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program

Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance

Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities

Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram , #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram , Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn . If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that’s transforming the future of health care, join us!

Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York