Employee Relations Specialist

LMH Health•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for guiding consistent application of HR policies, practices and regulatory compliance with employees and leadership; planning and facilitating reward and recognition events. Incumbent researches and educates employees and leadership on HR topics; advises on HR policy and procedural revisions and assists with regular data requests for outcomes of HR metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
Two years prior employee relations experience; to include application of employment law, i.e. FMLA, ADA, FLSA etc.
Exhibits strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR certification

Responsibilities

Guides and assists LMH Associates and management by providing direction and ensuring compliance regarding LMH policy and practices; state and federal employment regulations; and LMH’s corrective action process.
Follow-up and resolve employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Prepare documents for legal review.
Assist in gathering data, analysis and compiling reports for HR metrics.
Works with the Employee Relations Manager to address areas of concern.
Provides management with reports on employee relations issues and provides possible resolutions.
Participate on committees as requested.
Assist with HR department customer service when necessary
Other duties as needed or assigned.