Employee Relations Specialist

Roessel Joy • Boston, MA

21d

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist will be responsible for providing direction and guidance on complex employment issues, partnering with Labor and Employment to manage grievances, and overseeing the internal employment investigations process. This role supports senior HR leadership and management staff by assisting with performance management, disciplinary actions, and the development of employee improvement plans. Additionally, the specialist will ensure compliance with employment laws and assist in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Experience in employee relations
• Knowledge of employment law
• Experience with disciplinary actions
• Experience with performance improvement plans
• Experience with policy development and implementation
• Experience with internal investigations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to partner with legal counsel

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with management to provide direction and guidance on complex employment issues including disciplinary actions, behavior and conduct issues, terminations, leave administration, workplace conflict and other HR related issues.
• Partner with Labor and Employment to manage union grievances, disputes, employee issues and concerns.
• Manages internal employment investigations process; works with senior leadership to facilitate investigations and actively participate when necessary.
• Provides support to Senior HR leadership, and management staff on employment matters.
• Assists management in preparing performance management and formal disciplinary actions. Ensuring official documentation is properly maintained to support recommended employment actions.
• Consult with management in developing employee performance improvement plans. Partner with management to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed when preparing notices related to employee counseling and disciplinary action.
• Assist in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining employment handbook updates on policies and procedures.
• Research employment laws to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed