Bi-Lingual Employee Relations Specialist (Spanish-English)

Glovis EV Logistics America•Ellabell, GA

9d•$59,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Bi-Lingual Employee Relations Specialist facilitates positive employee relations by addressing workplace issues, managing grievances, ensuring labor-law compliance, and fostering a productive work environment. The role also manages aspects of employee purchasing programs and leave management in accordance with company policies and legal standards. It serves as a point of contact for employee concerns, investigates complaints and disciplinary matters, advises managers and employees on policies and labor regulations, and supports consistent performance management practices. The specialist administers leave programs and related records, coordinates with payroll, and addresses accommodations and return-to-work matters. The position also oversees employee purchasing processes, coordinates with finance and procurement, maintains records, and reports on spending. In addition, the specialist supports employee engagement and retention initiatives and conducts and documents workplace investigations. The role is based primarily in an office, with occasional travel for training, meetings, or investigations. It may require flexible hours to address employee relations or leave concerns. The position routinely uses standard office equipment, including a laptop and cell phone, and involves extended periods of sitting, typing, and computer work, with occasional lifting and transporting of items. Accommodations will be made based on ability and accessibility. The estimated base salary range is $59,000–$62,000. Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching subject to plan provisions, and paid time off.

Requirements

Fluent verbal and written communication in both English and Spanish is required.
At least 1–3 years of experience in employee relations, HR, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEO.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to manage leave programs and track purchasing activities efficiently.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
PHR or SPHR certification.
Experience managing employee leave programs and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for employee concerns and ensure timely, fair resolution of workplace issues.
Investigate employee grievances, complaints, disciplinary matters, harassment claims, and compliance violations in accordance with company policies and legal guidelines.
Facilitate conflict resolution and provide guidance on mediation and dispute resolution.
Advise managers and employees on company policies, procedures, and labor regulations.
Help develop, revise, and implement HR policies.
Support managers with performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and disciplinary processes.
Collaborate with HR and management to promote fair and consistent performance standards.
Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, personal leaves, and other time-off programs.
Track and document leave requests, coordinate with payroll regarding compensation during leave, and advise employees and managers on leave policies and compliance.
Address leave-related accommodations, return-to-work processes, and extensions of leave.
Oversee employee purchasing programs and ensure compliance with company guidelines and budgets.
Coordinate with finance and procurement on vendor relationships and timely, accurate employee-related purchases.
Maintain employee-purchase records and report to management on spending and budget alignment.
Assist in designing and implementing employee engagement strategies and recommend improvements to morale and retention based on employee-relations trends.
Prepare investigation reports and maintain accurate, confidential records of employee-relations activities.