Employee Relations Specialist

B&H Photo Recruiting Department•New York, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist interacts with employees and managers regarding conflict at work. The Specialist ensures all actions taken on behalf of an employee, manager and the company are compliant with Federal, State, and Local legal requirements. The Specialist manages leaves of absence and oversees the accommodation process. Additionally, the Specialist coordinates the communication of proper procedure between all involved parties in the event of an issue or general change in company policy. During any disciplinary process, the Specialist makes sure the company acts in a way that minimizes risk as much as possible.

Requirements

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
Possess up-to-date knowledge of all HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of basic workplace psychology and motivation, preferably in retail and/or office environments
Understanding of sensitivity and confidentiality of employee and company information
Displays proven ability to take ownership of a process/project and of prioritizing tasks
Experience in successfully interacting with various levels of management ranging from line supervisors to executives
Analytical thinker and quick problem solver
Computer skills (i. e. MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a HR generalist or similar role with emphasis on Employee Relations or Industrial Psychology

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Manages workplace harmony through investigating complaints, disputes, policies to boost engagement at work.
Interprets and enforces company policy. Assists in development of HR policies and procedures.
Administers employee rights’ initiatives to ensure Federal, State, and Local compliance (Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.).
Partners with and provides guidance to management to resolve complex employee relations issues and to assist in increasing the overall engagement, morale, and productivity of staff.
Educates managers and directors on how to deal with employee relations issues.
Performs case investigations and analysis for employee complaints and grievances.
Coaches and guides employees in regard to manager-employee or employee-employee relations.
Acts as a liaison between various functional areas of HR and bridges gaps in communications between managers and employees.
Leads disciplinary process and discussions including performance improvement plans
Understands and takes deliberate action to minimize risks during the discipline and termination process.
Remains informed of current HR trends and latest updates in federal/state regulatory changes.
Maintains confidential records of related matters and generates various progress reports, as needed.