Employee Relations Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong track record of learning and applying ER concepts with minimal supervision.
• Ensures all Company HR related policies are applied consistently.
• Support on-site HRM to objectively coach associates and management through ER issues.
• Under the supervision of the onsite HRM, lead on-site investigations in a union and non-union environment.
• Partner with the onsite HRM to execute and conclude investigations in a timely manner.
• Able to facilitate resolutions when conflicts arise amongst non-union hourly associates. Document conflicts amongst union associates.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
• Able to proactively manage and document co-employment issues and concerns in a professional manner.
• Works with the HR to act as a diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity activities, including diversity recruiting, retention, and promotion goals.

Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of two years of demonstrated, solid expertise in employee relations, specifically with conducting investigations and monitoring agreed-upon resolutions.

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources, Personnel, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or any closely related degree.
• Certification/s in ER or LR preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of continuous learning as it pertains to ER and/or LR best practices.
• Two years of demonstrated solid expertise in employee relations, specifically with conducting investigations and monitoring agreed-upon resolutions.
• Skilled in conflict resolution techniques and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and gain information in a timely manner.
• Excellent listening and counseling abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Track record of applying relevant laws and regulations applicable to ER functions and standard methodology.
• Experience with defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions when managing employee relations issues.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse with various types of people from multiple backgrounds and cultures.
• A strong eye for details and accuracy.
• Well-developed critical thinking and decision-making skills, along with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain confidential in company data and only communicate to those who need to know.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Maintains dedication to excellence and high standards.
• Has good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Manage company data in a confidential manner; only communicate to those who need to know.