Employee Relations Specialist

Summary:

The Employee Relations Specialist will assist with human resources matters, gathering, collecting, and maintaining documents and records required for policy development and investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the company’s employee relations and communication strategies including progressive discipline, conflict resolution and employee satisfaction.
• Handles routine human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and refers complex matters to appropriate management staff.
• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.
• Assists with recordkeeping related to hiring, termination, leave, transfer, and promotion particularly as related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and diversity initiatives.
• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, and compensation; collects information and reports results to the Human Resources Director.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, and human resources.
• Assists with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports including EEO-1,, organizational charts, and employee handbooks.
• Conducts exit interviews, summarizes findings, and discusses trends and concerns with senior management.
• Accept and adapt easily to change
• Operate job-related equipment with or without an accommodation
• Meet physical demands of job with or without an accommodation
• Perform other duties as assigned