Meghan Atwood
Granby,CT
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Employee Relations leader with a focus on balancing business needs with The LEGO Group Values to create a positive, safe, and fun culture, leading with compassion, and risk mitigation through effective and respectful communication, fair and consistent practices, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage my expertise to drive employee engagement and organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Relations Manager
The LEGO Group
08.2009 - Current
- Investigate complex employee relations issues or concerns (e.g., investigations related to alleged discrimination or harassment, fraud, performance management, etc.) consistent with Company process, in line with company values, and in a timely fashion. Serves as an escalation resource for HR Business Partners and Senior Leaders
- Established employee relations processes and guidelines to ensure fair, consistent, and legally sound approach that increases organizational engagement
- Onboarding of global leaders to train, advise, and guide on local employment law, performance management processes to ensure a positive employee experience
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships and peace and order.
- Conducted investigations into employee complaints, ensuring fair and impartial resolutions while minimizing legal risks.
- Collaborated with legal counsel to interpret labor laws and maintain company compliance, resulting in minimal legal disputes.
- Designed and delivered training programs for managers and employees on conflict resolution, employee wellness, and "Leading in the Grey"- how to make the best decisions in ambiguous situations
- Leader in Global Employee Relations community. Implemented global ER network to share best practices and build sparring partnerships to create a consistent employee experience across geographies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UCONN
Storrs12.2005
Skills
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration with all levels across the organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Employee Relations process creation and training
- Global and local collaboration
- Leadership Playground Builder
- Licensed Insights Discovery Practitioner
- Sparring Partner
- Strategic Thinker
- Creative Problem SOlver
Timeline
Employee Relations Manager
The LEGO Group
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UCONN