Employee Relations Specialist

About the role

This is a full-time position based out of the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin. The hours for this position are Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 4:00PM. The salary range for this position is $70,000- $74,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters across the organization.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, policy interpretation, and employee relations best practices.
• Partner with leaders to resolve workplace issues while ensuring consistent application of HR policies and employment laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Human Resources Manager Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree desired
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience desired
• In-depth knowledge of and ability to apply employment law, regulations and best practices required
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, or ability to quickly learn

Qualifications

• An ideal candidate will also have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and a strong commitment to managing our HR policies and programs along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together to support our mission.

Benefits

• Full-Time Employees Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Cash-In & Conversion
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000- $74,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The hours for this position are Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 4:00PM.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, or ability to quickly learn

Benefits

• Full-Time Employees Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Cash-In & Conversion
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Benefits/Programs

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkamp (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and respect and support diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.