Bilingual Human Resources (HR) Employee Relations

About the Role

This position will report to our Frederick, MD as well as travel frequently to construction job sites and will be located on a construction job site.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between employees and management
• Investigate complaints, provide counseling and work toward conflict resolution while keeping supervisors apprised
• Recommend corrective actions and support supervisors with discipline and the separation process
• Periodically walk around the project sites and interact with employees to answer questions, address concerns and assess the work environment
• Identify issues that need to be escalated to corporate HR
• Stay abreast of labor laws and advise supervisors on their application
• Clarify company policies and procedures
• Coach supervisors on compliance with HR-related policies and procedures
• Facilitate the annual performance review process in conjunction with corporate HR
• Participate in face-to-face evaluations, when practical
• Arrange training for employees and supervisors as needed
• Be familiar and facilitate new hire orientation
• Listen and respond to inquiries from employees
• Educate employees on benefits throughout the year and during open enrollment
• Ensure labor law posters and other company-required posters are up-to-date and in clear view
• Conduct exit interviews and determine root causes for voluntary terminations
• Suggest and implement retention strategies
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continual improvements to the employee experience

Additional Job Requirements

• Independently assess situations, exercise good judgment and solve problems
• Understand and respect sensitive nature of confidential information
• Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong organizational skills
• Exercise attention to detail
• Be responsive, self-motivated, a team player and task-oriented
• Motivate and persuade others
• Possess energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for engaging employees
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years' relevant experience in employee relations or related field, preferably in the construction or engineering industry
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR AS with 6+ years of experience OR 8+ years with no degree
• Fluency in English and Spanish required
• This position will require 25% travel

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Pay

USD $78,320.00 - USD $97,900.00 /Yr.