Employee Relations Specialist II

Aaon • Redmond, OR

114d • $71,622 - $87,538

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist II is tasked with cultivating and maintaining positive relationships between employees and the organization. This role involves addressing employee relations issues, ensuring adherence to labor laws, and providing expert guidance on policy interpretation and application.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of HR experience
• Must have obtained SHRM workplace investigations specialty credential
• Must be committed to ongoing education to support the role

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to employees on work-related issues and conflicts
• Communicate HR policies and procedures to employees and ensure understanding and compliance
• Ensure the organization complies with labor laws and regulations
• Assist with audits and investigations
• Keep current with employment laws to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance
• Quickly assess the severity of claims and determine if escalation to management or legal is necessary
• Conduct thorough and effective investigations
• Exercise and maintain confidentiality
• Maintain objectivity and impartiality in all situations
• Analyze complaint trends and propose solutions to enhance employee retention and morale
• Handle difficult conversations
• Process terminations, including handling the termination conversation
• Understand and apply ADAAA laws including the interactive accommodation process
• Ensure the ES Team is answering and maintaining unemployment claims
• Regularly update management on ineffective processes
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance the employee relations process
• Identify areas in the workplace that experience consistent employee relations issues and partner with HR Business Partner on resolutions
• Contribute to the policy writing process by offering observations related to employee relations
• Research labor law updates and decisions that could impact policies
• Review and audit policies to ensure they are current with new legislation
• Work with HR Business Partners and Learning and Development team to help develop and deliver training to leaders and employees on workplace issues
• Recognize when to involve inside or outside legal team during an investigation
• Assist in Compliance Line investigations, ensuring that documentation is collected and maintained
• May lead investigation, interviews and work with legal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED