Employee Relations Specialist
About The Position
The Employee Relations Specialist - Investigations fosters a productive and compliant workplace by taking charge of investigating employee relations matters, providing thorough summary reports, and offering remediation recommendations. This role identifies trends through quarterly reporting to develop targeted training programs that promote a positive work environment. The specialist drives consistency in policies and best practices, ensuring the workforce aligns with business goals and promotes a positive employee experience. This role leads the investigation process for the HR Department, conducting interviews, reviewing camera footage, and preparing detailed documentation. The specialist researches past practices and cases to prepare comprehensive case summaries and provide informed recommendations for issue resolution. Maintaining accurate records and properly filing completed cases supports the integrity of employee relations practices, promoting a productive workforce and effective communication.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources or a related field and 2+ years of relevant HR and/or law enforcement experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Demonstrated understanding of the requirement to thoroughly document and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, possibly conflicting priorities.
- Strong communication and administrative skills
- Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
- The ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Responsibilities
- Investigates employee relations concerns, including but not limited to harassment, discrimination, wage/hours, and retaliation received through various channels.
- Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations, recommending resolutions while ensuring fairness and consistency with local policies and practices.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records in the investigation file for all investigations.
- Partners with legal when necessary to conduct investigations, research policies/practices, and create and gather appropriate documentation.
- Works closely with site leaders to ensure all policies and procedures are understood, communicated, and consistently administered.
- Recommends educational solutions to improve awareness of the Code of Conduct, policies, and other employee relations matters.
- Tracks grievances, investigates and drives issues to resolution, working with the HR Director and operations on any changes to practices or processes.
- Analyzes and evaluates employee relations trends, providing actionable feedback to the HR Director and operations partners.
- Assists with best practices content for monthly leadership roundtable discussions and other employee relations action plans.
Benefits
- Relocation Package Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
