Employee Relations Specialist
About The Position
The Employee Relations Specialist focuses on managing employee and labor relations, including some unionized environments. Responsibilities include handling grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, as well as supporting M&A labor relations and unemployment processes. The position also partners with HR and Talent Development to educate employees, ensure policy adherence, and align employee advocacy with business strategy. At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us. The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.
Requirements
- Able to communication effectively and tailor message to appropriate audience
- Understands HR practices, principles, and legal / compliance requirements in a local environment
- Understands and maintains general knowledge of all business operations
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to be fair and consistent
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Bachelor's Degree Degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations or related field
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Workday and SharePoint preferred
- Resilient and able to quickly adapt to change
- Ability to synthesize information and identify trends
Responsibilities
- Support unionized employees including grievances & arbitration
- Manage employee relations issues as they come in through whistleblower, hotline 3rd party agencies, etc.
- Identify, recommend, and consult on discipline management with responsible HRBP
- Investigate external party complaints which include an HR or employee component
- Support and consult with escalated employee relations issues with responsible HRBP
- Adhere to consistent approach and practices around employee investigations
- Participate in unemployment hearings, support payroll with requests and respond to unemployment questionnaires
- Execute on needed labor relations support for M&A and actions for unionization: (campaigns, activities and Divestitures)
- Respond to requests from Legal for HR related matters as needed
- Adjudication of and background checks, pre-adverse action
- Manage the severance agreement process
- Partner with TD department and HRBP to develop and implement tools and training to educate employees, drive HR compliance, and promote accountability across the organization
- Monitor and respond to employee engagement feedback
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Opportunities for growth
- Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development
- Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance
- Additional wellness support
- 401k and a match component
- Tuition reimbursement (offered after 6 months of service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
