Employee Relations Specialist
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Job Location:
Aurora, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 62000 - 73278
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Qualifications
Started in 1964 Developmental Pathways (DP) is a nonprofit agency serving more than 15000 individuals with disabilities and their families in Arapahoe Douglas and Elbert counties. We are a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and are one of Colorados Community Centered Boards (CCB) connecting people to federal state county and private funding. We are also Colorados largest Early Intervention (EI) provider and help connect young children to essential resources serving the City of Aurora in addition. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise support and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
Developmental Pathways (DP) has an opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist in our Human Resources Department. The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for managing employee relations and performance management matters leading the accommodation process and ensuring consistent fair and compliant application of policies and practices. This role will serve as the primary resource for employee relations and risk management partnering with leaders to resolve issues and support effective outcomes.
Bring your passion for creating respectful engaging workplaces to DP - where youll build trust navigate challenges and make a lasting impact on the employee experience.
This role offers a 4-day 40-hour work week Monday-Thursday. DP operates a primarily hybrid work environment with in-person requirements at our Colorado office. The frequency of on-site work varies by department and is subject to change based on operational needs.
Application Deadline: Sunday May 24th at 11:59 PM (MST)
Starting Salary and Benefits
$62000 - $73278 annually
- Great work-life balance & flexible work schedules
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly work remote stipend
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) investment plan with an employer match of up to 4%
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
- Discounts on auto and homeowners insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Credit union membership
- Employer-paid training
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Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in employee relations
Experience managing investigations and complex employee relations issues
Ability to conduct investigations and manage sensitive issues
Strong judgment and decision-making ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and Colorado state employment laws including FMLA ADA FLSA Colorado FAMLI and applicable U.S. Department of Labor and Colorado Department of Labor and Employment regulations
Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate
Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and proof of motor vehicle insurance
Ability to meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/ no more than two tickets in the past three years
Upon request qualifying need and approval driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.
Preferred
- SHRM-CP PHR or similar certification
- Experience working in a non-profit
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Qualifications
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead employee relations and performance-related matters serving as the primary point of contact for workplace and performance concerns and guiding leaders through compliant consistent resolution approaches
- Conduct investigations for complex or sensitive employee relations matters ensuring thorough documentation consistency and compliance
- Own and manage the interactive process for employee accommodations from intake through resolution including documentation assessment and implementation
- Ensure accommodations are handled consistently timely and in compliance with applicable laws and organizational practices
- Manage leave of absence and return-to-work processes ensuring compliance consistency and effective support for employees and leaders
- Guide leaders on performance management including corrective action and documentation
- Partner with HRBP to ensure alignment between case outcomes and broader team effectiveness strategies
- Interpret and apply HR policies ensuring fair and consistent practices across teams
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws including ADA and accommodation requirements reducing risk and ensuring compliance
- Document employee relations matters thoroughly to support consistency defensibility and organizational learning
- Identify trends from employee relations cases exit interviews and new employee feedback to HR leadership to inform broader actions
- Support unemployment claims EEOC responses and external inquiries as needed
- Partner with HR leadership on complex or high-risk situations escalating as appropriate
- Leverage HR systems and processes effectively proactively identifying improvement opportunities and supporting ongoing optimization efforts
- Perform other related duties as assigned
About Us
Started in 1964 Developmental Pathways (DP) is a nonprofit agency serving more than 15000 individuals with disabilities and their families in Arapahoe Douglas and Elbert counties. We are a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and are one of Colorados Community Centered Boards (CCB) connecting people to federal state county and private funding. We are also Colorados largest Early Intervention (EI) provider and help connect young children to essential resources serving the City of Aurora in addition. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise support and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
At DP we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We want to give you the ability to grow and do what you love. We are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that values integrity innovation partnership and stewardship youve come to the right place!
Required Experience:
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