older employee

noun
UK /ˈəʊl.dər ɪmˈplɔɪ.iː/
US /ˈoʊl.dɚ ɪmˈplɔɪ.iː/

A person who has worked at a job for a long time or is older than most other workers.

The older employee showed the new staff how to use the machine.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A worker who is close to retirement age.

The company offers extra training for older employees nearing retirement.

3. Someone who has more years of service than newer hires.

As an older employee, she knew all the office traditions.

4. A person with more experience who guides younger staff.

The older employee mentored the interns during the summer.