Employee Relations Specialist

Maryland Connect•Salisbury, MD

6d•$78,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee and Labor Relations Specialist will provide a broad range of professional employee and labor relations activities including but not limited to: employee consulting, training, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy and process development, application, enhancement and interpretation, and the preparation and delivery of related reports recommendations. They will work directly with the Union on all union related matters and will be responsible for the performance assessment process, as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Workers Compensation administration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field
5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contract negotiations
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Ability to develop, implement and interpret policies and processes
Ability to adapt and apply guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures to all programmatic aspects
Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent mediation skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Exceptional organization and planning skills
Exceptional prioritization skills
Exceptional analytical skills
Exceptional problem solving skills
Exceptional follow through skills
Exceptional time management skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Flexibility
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency with Workday