Employee Relations Specialist

The Human Resources Employee Relations Specialist 2 contributes with both hands-on and strategic support of our managers and team members through performance management and workplace conflict issues to cultivate an innovative high-performing and inclusive culture. Responsible for advising on and conducting sensitive investigations of potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations. The position requires the ability to quickly issue-spot complex employment and ER matters and to develop and implement sound balanced and thorough solutions aligned with our cultural values.

1. Implements effective fair and consistent employee relations strategies.
   1. Provides coaching and consultation on conflict resolution facilitates problem solving administers performance improvement plans and progressive discipline procedures.
   2. Ensures adverse employment actions (discipline suspension termination) comply with policy regulations and laws in addition to being aligned with company mission & values.
   3. Conducts HR investigations; documents findings and makes recommendations that drive the appropriate actions to close cases in a timely manner.
   4. Maintains ER data & ensures tracking system is updated accurately.
   5. Tracks trends & analyzes ER data and develops strategies in collaboration with HRBP and HR Leaders to address ER trends.
   6. Represents FMOLHS in unemployment filings hearings and appeals.
   7. Partners with legal risk compliance HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence as needed.

1. 3 years human resources of relevant generalist experience with emphasis on employee relations employment law customer service/or and training and development
2. Bachelors Degree
3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments; Skill in writing concise clear relevant and persuasive documents including correspondence case analyses investigative reports; Excellent public speaking training and/or leadership communication skills; Ability to quickly connect with people across a wide variety of backgrounds; Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage through ambiguity and change; Skilled in MS Excel Word SharePoint & PowerPoint; Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws to ensure legal compliance (EEOC DOL ADA FMLA FLSA HIPPA)