Employee Relations Specialist

French Lick Resort•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

Job Overview 8am 5pm (Shift Subject To Change Based On Business Needs) The Employee Relations Specialist works at both the strategic and operational level to manage various personnel policies that affect employees at work. These issues include working conditions, performance management, employee morale issues, FMLA, absence management, employee grievances and grievance procedures. Initiates and conducts employee investigations, prepares documentation and makes recommendations for corrective/disciplinary actions. Purpose Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance. Value System Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
Bachelor's degree with a two (2) years of work experience in Employee Relations- required OR Associates degree with four (4) years of work experience in Employee Relations- required
Experience with conducting, assessing, and writing comprehensive investigative reports- required
Knowledge of personnel laws and regulations with an emphasis on those related to fair employment and employee relations
Knowledge of EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) laws and regulations
Experience with conducting presentations at all levels of the organization
Experience with working in a remote reporting relationship
A flexible communication style and the ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to change the style of approach to suit individual employees and managers when necessary
Experience with building and maintaining excellent work relationships
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES
Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a casino environment highly desirable
SPHR or PHR certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Develops, recommends, and implements employee relations polices
Ensures uniform application of HR policies and procedures
Conducts an organization audit to identify employee relations issues
Takes appropriate actions to address and resolve issues
Arranges for distribution of periodicals, professional articles, and research information to department managers for review and discussion
Participates in the design and delivery of supervisory/management presentations based on trends in employee activities, changes in employment law, employee benefits, employee safety and progressive development in Human Resources
Participates in the design and delivery of internal employee relations materials regarding policy and procedure
Assists in the preparation of other presentations directed towards employees
Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations
Provides a professional and efficient service to operational departments which is valued by the employees
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned