Employee Relations Specialist III

Navy Federal Credit Union•San Diego, CA

About The Position

To provide guidance to management and employees on performance concerns, conflict resolution, organizational changes, HR policies and procedures, employment/labor laws, EEO, and adverse employment actions to promote a fair and equitable work environment. Assess and address employee engagement, manager education, employee and manager counseling, performance improvement efforts, investigations, policy interpretation and resolution of employee grievances/charges. Significant knowledge in local, state and federal employment regulations Advanced knowledge of federal and state leave and disability laws related to benefits, HIPPA, FMLA, ADA and substance abuse Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity Advanced skill applying local, state and federal employment regulations Advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills Advanced skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely Advanced organizational, planning, and time management skills Advanced skill working with diverse internal and external contacts Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact Advanced skill navigating multiple screens and PC applications and adapting to new technologies Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience Desired Qualifications Basic knowledge of Navy Federal Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs Basic knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP Certification Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602 | 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131 Evaluate employee inquiries and problems to determine best course of action; provide advice and guidance Lead thorough and timely workplace investigations and make recommendations on appropriate course of action including formal levels of disciplinary action (e.g., reprimand, suspension, reassignment/reduction or termination) to minimize legal risk Create chronological history of relevant issues; ensure the accuracy of the content and that the document is legally defensible/sound Resolve issues involving discipline, performance, employee concerns, attendance, personnel actions, and employment policies/procedures and laws (e.g., EEO, AAP, FMLA, ADEA, ADA) Apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of human resource management; research and evaluate employment practices and make recommendations Analyze exit survey, turnover and other employee data to produce metrics outlining the current state and provide recommendations to internal customers Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements and practices including changes and new legislation Research Navy Federal policies, procedures and past practices to ensure consistency in all adverse employment actions Review performance appraisals as needed; evaluate the content of the appraisal to ensure fairness, consistency, accuracy and legal compliance Confer and consult with Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and external law offices on litigation cases; provides detailed case analysis and documentation as needed Apply knowledge of federal, international and state employment laws to provide advice, guidance, and counseling to employees and management Represent Navy Federal in unemployment hearings and appeals, as necessary Assist in composing internal and external communications Lead and/or provides support for projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization Research, compile, review and analyze reports Participate in training and mentor initiatives with new Employee Relations team members Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Significant knowledge in local, state and federal employment regulations
Advanced knowledge of federal and state leave and disability laws related to benefits, HIPPA, FMLA, ADA and substance abuse
Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity
Advanced skill applying local, state and federal employment regulations
Advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Advanced skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes
Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely
Advanced organizational, planning, and time management skills
Advanced skill working with diverse internal and external contacts
Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
Advanced skill navigating multiple screens and PC applications and adapting to new technologies
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Navy Federal Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs
Basic knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives
PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP Certification

Responsibilities

Evaluate employee inquiries and problems to determine best course of action; provide advice and guidance
Lead thorough and timely workplace investigations and make recommendations on appropriate course of action including formal levels of disciplinary action (e.g., reprimand, suspension, reassignment/reduction or termination) to minimize legal risk
Create chronological history of relevant issues; ensure the accuracy of the content and that the document is legally defensible/sound
Resolve issues involving discipline, performance, employee concerns, attendance, personnel actions, and employment policies/procedures and laws (e.g., EEO, AAP, FMLA, ADEA, ADA)
Apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of human resource management; research and evaluate employment practices and make recommendations
Analyze exit survey, turnover and other employee data to produce metrics outlining the current state and provide recommendations to internal customers
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements and practices including changes and new legislation
Research Navy Federal policies, procedures and past practices to ensure consistency in all adverse employment actions
Review performance appraisals as needed; evaluate the content of the appraisal to ensure fairness, consistency, accuracy and legal compliance
Confer and consult with Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and external law offices on litigation cases; provides detailed case analysis and documentation as needed
Apply knowledge of federal, international and state employment laws to provide advice, guidance, and counseling to employees and management
Represent Navy Federal in unemployment hearings and appeals, as necessary
Assist in composing internal and external communications
Lead and/or provides support for projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization
Research, compile, review and analyze reports
Participate in training and mentor initiatives with new Employee Relations team members
Perform other duties as assigned