Employee Relations Specialist

This role will be responsible for managing and maintaining positive and harmonious relationships throughout the organization. The HR Employee Relations Specialist addresses and resolves workplace issues, promotes a positive work environment, and ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations. The specialist works closely with management and employees to provide guidance on employee-related matters and contributes to the development and maintenance of a healthy organizational culture.

Pay

Starting Rate: Minimum: $32.74/hr. - Midpoint: $43.07/hr.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee grievances and conduct workplace investigations:
  • Listen to employees’ concerns and complaints and gather evidence to determine their validity.
  • Investigate misconduct, policy violations, or harassment incidents, interview witnesses to gather evidence, report findings, and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions or corrective measures.
  • Mediate disputes by arranging meetings among involved parties to identify causes of conflicts and resolve them via a fair mediation process.
  • Monitor trends in employee behavior and attitudes to predict potential issues.
• Help managers decide on appropriate disciplinary actions for employee misconduct or performance issues and document the process.
• Advise management on labor laws and company policies:
  • Stay updated on changes in labor legislation and feedback on company policies, then communicate this information to management.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel when necessary to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws:
  • Audit and review grievance procedures and employee relations strategy to ensure adherence to relevant labor laws.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement employee relations programs:
  • Collaborate on creating programs to engage employees, improve morale, and enhance workplace culture.
  • Keep records of employee relations cases (along with their investigations and disciplinary actions) and ensure employee confidentiality.
  • Align employee relations processes with company policies to avoid confusion and ensure employees are treated fairly across the organization.
• Promote employee engagement and retention:
  • Engage in open, proactive communication and support, encourage honest feedback from staff, address their concerns promptly, and reward top performers.
  • Collaborate with management to conduct employee surveys and gather feedback.
  • Assist in performance management processes, including counseling, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
  • Prepare reports on employee relations, metrics, and trends for management review.
• Facilitate training on conflict resolution and labor laws:
  • Coordinate with the Learning and Development team to conduct training for both employees and managers, ensuring they have the resources to drive positive employee relations.
  • Develop training materials related to conflict resolution and employee relations.
  • Deliver training sessions on employee relations topics to promote a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: A bachelor’s degree (preferably in human resources, business, public administration, or related field).
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience with employee relations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship.