Employee Relations Specialist

Allegiant • Las Vegas, NV

14d • $55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The incumbent serves as an internal advisor/consultant to designated operating units on Employee Relations matters. The incumbent also assists the Employee Relations Manager in developing, implementing and overseeing the Company’s Employee Relations strategies. Specific responsibilities include: investigating and documenting allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of Company policy; drafting and cataloguing disciplinary documents; providing guidance and counsel to management regarding issues pertaining to unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, FMLA, ADA, and other employment laws as well as issues pertaining to Company policy and procedures; and developing strong relationships with internal customers.

Requirements

• Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Years of Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in Employee Relations specialty, conducting internal employee investigations as primary job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Time Management – ability to prioritize tasks, completing high impact items first, and be able to carefully monitor potential and ongoing issues. Level I must be able to effectively categorize concerns, respond to queries, assess which tasks need the most attention, and consult with Management for resolution.
• Relationships and Communications – ability to interact with internal and external business partners. Level I mostly interacts with employees and Managers. This role must establish effective and professional communication with employees and Business partners about issues that impact their work.
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze factors that contribute to situations, make recommendations, and implement action plan. Level I must be able to assess and make recommendations for low risk resolutions.
• Autonomy – ability to make own choices on tasks and responsibilities, and shows ability to make the best decisions within authority of the department to ensure the work is successfully completed. Level I must possess independent judgment and discretion for basic and repetitive tasks, but needs guidance on moderate issues
• Regulatory – ability to identify when a situation is out of compliance or is in direct violation of any laws, regulations or Company policies. Level I must be able to recognize violations to any Company policy, rules, or regulations when conducting internal investigations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills to effectively communicate in a variety of settings across all organizational levels.
• Strong customer service skills, with an emphasis on serving internal corporate customers.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Superior problem solving and conflict resolution abilities, solid judgment, and influencing skills.
• High level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to manage shifting priorities and workload requirements.
• Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with Allegiants standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of a HRIS system, Ultimate Software is a plus.
• PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.
• Available to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the employee relations manager with investigations, conflict resolution, and training of company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct internal investigations, maintain a case log of investigations, draft investigatory documentation.
• Provide training regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, workplace violence, and key company policies and procedures.
• Review employee leaves of absence cases to maintain compliance with FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, etc.
• Facilitate training such as performance management, internal investigations, ADA, etc.
• Participate in special projects/initiatives.
• Prepare and respond to unemployment claims.
• Process, respond to and track PRIA requests.
• Conduct exit interviews and surveys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flight Benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees