Employee Relations Specialist

Boot Barn • Irvine, CA

35d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for utilizing business acumen and risk analysis to manage employee relations challenges and support HR related projects and initiatives. A successful Employee Relations Specialist formulates partnerships across all HR functions in efforts to deliver value-added services that reflect the business objectives.

Requirements

• Strong communication, customer service and time management
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience directly handling Employee Relations matters
• Proven experience conducting workplace investigations
• Experience with HR software including HRIS and Timekeeping
• Strong working knowledge of employment labor laws and HR practices including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, and performance management
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong Computer skills (MS Office applications, in particular)
• Ability to successfully navigate challenging conversations and resolve conflict
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously
• Strong problem solving and discretionary judgement

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues by conducting thorough, timely and objective investigations in alignment with Company Investigatory Procedures. Partner with HR Business Partner on complexities.
• Collect, review and analyze statements, documents, and physical evidence collected during the investigation and develop recommendations for appropriate remediation and other action.
• Complete comprehensive documentation of case investigations and outcome.
• Answer Partner and management inquiries about advanced HR-related issues and Company policies.
• Exercise discretionary judgement in decision making with the objective of minimizing risk to the Company and protecting the interests of its Partners.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to field leadership on the composing and delivery of Developmental Notices to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as a primary resource for management regarding coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Responsible for participating in Unemployment Hearings as a representative of the Company.
• Make recommendations to streamline and improve processes within HR.
• Participate in HR projects and make updates to HR policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

What This Job Offers

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