Senior Advisor, Employee Relations

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number  327324About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation:

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $87,200.00  to $145,300.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Position Details The Employee Relations Advisor Senior serves as a highly skilled expert and strategic consultant to leaders, Human Resources partners, and cross-functional teams on complex, team member relations matters. The role manages cases of large scope, sensitivity, and business impact, applying in-depth knowledge to influence outcomes aligned to The Grainger Edge. The Senior Advisor elevates leader capability, reduces risk, drives consistency, and contributes to enterprise-wide ER process excellence. The role also mentors Advisors and Specialists to strengthen capabilities across the Team Member Relations team. Ideally, the position is located at our Lake Forest, IL corporate HQ office 2-3 days per week; however, remote/virtual candidates outside the area may be considered.

You Will

• Leads complex, high‑risk, and sensitive investigations and performance improvement cases to ensure sound, timely, and equitable resolution through advanced judgment.
• Conducts ER assessments, audits, investigations, and performance coaching to accurately interpret policy and strengthen organizational consistency.
• Provides strategic, data‑driven, and principles-based counsel to senior leaders to inform talent decisions, mitigate risk, and shape a resilient culture.

Owns or co‑leads enterprise ER initiatives to enhance investigation rigor, improve PIP lifecycle effectiveness, and elevate quality and mitigation strategies.

• Mentors ER Advisors and Specialists to build enterprise capability and ensure strong, scalable ER expertise.
• Drives ServiceNow and TMR process adoption by reinforcing standards and ensuring documentation excellence for improved case management.

Partners with HRBPs and Legal to proactively mitigate risk, coach leaders, and guide ongoing policy evolution. Coaches leaders on documentation, performance expectations, accountability, and TM experience management to increase leader effectiveness and decision quality.

You Have

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business or a related field 5+ years in progressive leadership in employee relations, human resources or a comparable area; in-depth experience in leading investigations required

• Demonstrates advanced ER case management and investigative expertise, including Title VII.

Applies employment laws with sound judgment in varied, ambiguous scenarios. Uses data and analytics to drive fact‑based, predictive insights and recommendations. Prioritizes effectively and operates autonomously with high integrity and ethical judgment.

• Maintains full understanding and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.#LI-hybrid