Employee Relations Specialist

Job Summary:Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, the Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for tactically supporting the employee relations function. This includes assisting with the implementation of workplace policies, procedures, and training efforts to ensure a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and in compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, NLRB, etc. This position is responsible for providing investigation and project management assistance as well as administrative support to the company. Essential Functions:Support Employee Relations Managers in working with various departments to assure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory guidelines (e.g. EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, NLRB etc.)Courteously and promptly answer employee relations related phone calls and emails received while maintaining the highest level of confidentialityAccurately and expediently identify issues that require escalation to ER Manager and/or Senior ER ManagerConduct investigations and address grievances as they relate to harassment, discrimination, and workplace issues for the contingent workforce.Produce timeline and summaryPull and review all relevant business records in connection with investigationsMonitor employee relations trends that will assist ER Managers in designing proactive strategies to mitigate risk and exposureProvide administrative and research support to Employee Relations/Legal team, including writing and preparing responses to governmental agenciesPartner with ER Manager in attending government agency fact-finding conferences and mediationsParticipate in settlement conversations with contractors and government agencies • Work closely with Human Resources Business Partners and other HR stakeholders as necessaryAssistant in implementing workplace compliance training programs (e.g., anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, etc.)Perform or assist with other duties and projects as assigned Minimum Education and/or Experience: 2-3 years of experience in Human Resources with some experience in Employee Relations preferredBachelor’s degree preferred (Will consider balance of education and experience)Excellent customer service and listening skillsOutstanding project management skillsStrong writing, interpersonal, and communication skillsDesire to grow in the role and field of Employee RelationsAbility to prioritize competing deadlines while being detail orientedWilling to travel for investigation and training purposes Core Competencies:Build relationshipsDevelop peopleLead changeInspire OthersThink criticallyCommunicate clearlyCreate Accountability Benefits Overview:Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:Medical, dental & visionHospital plans401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Company paid Short and long-term disabilityHealth & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceTime Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave) Salary Range:$50,700-$76,100The position is bonus-eligible Office Requirements:Required in office 4 days a week. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email Lauren Lara at llara@allegisgroup.com or call 410-579-3526 for other accommodation options.