Employee Relations Specialist

Position Overview

The Employee Relations Specialist partners with employees managers and Human Resources Business Partners to address and resolve employee relations matters ensuring equitable and consistent treatment for all employees in alignment with the companys policies procedures and state and federal laws. This position reports into the Director Human Resources.

Key Job Responsibilities

Performance Management

Address inquiries concerning the companys policies and procedures.

Educate managers on legal compliance appropriate workplace conduct and effective counseling methods.

Conduct initial meetings with employees and managers to identify concerns or complaints related to workplace behavior performance issues policy violations harassment allegations and other complaints.

Assess and integrate information from all parties while applying a deep understanding of corporate policies employment law and relevant regulations.

Provide guidance on efficient methods to resolve employee relations issues and formulates corrective action recommendations following the companys progressive corrective action process.

Review and approve corrective action documentation based on predetermined criteria.

Engage in discussions involving corrective actions and when necessary participates in termination discussions.

Escalate HR issues that meet predefined criteria exercising judgment to assess risk and sensitivity levels.

Keep business and HR leaders informed of the status of issues and concerns being addressed along with recommendations or disciplinary actions as applicable.

Internal Investigations

Seek legal counsel related to labor relations in alignment with predefined criteria or as necessary for complex issues.

Prepare and furnishes required correspondence information and documentation for case preparation involving legal and third-party reviews.

Lead internal investigations and upon request collaborates with HR Leadership to represent the organization in unemployment or labor hearings.

Training

Collaborate in identifying training needs for managers tailoring topics based on the nature and frequency of issues encountered.

Actively lead training sessions for managers emphasizing coaching corrective action procedures and company policies and procedures to ensure thorough comprehension and adherence.

Case Management and Reporting

Utilize the Case IQ system to track analyze and report on employee relations data/metrics enabling the establishment and implementation of proactive strategies and action plans to enhance organizational effectiveness and address critical areas of opportunity.

Ensure file integrity by accurately and promptly recording case information within the Case IQ system maintaining data accuracy and completeness for effective analysis and reporting.

Engage proactively in project initiatives aimed at refining ER team processes and optimizing efficiency as well as contribute to other strategic Human Resources initiatives.

Job Qualifications

Bachelors degree required preferably in Human Resources or related field

2years experience in Human Resources

Previous employee relations experience preferred

Firm understanding of employment laws

Excellent professional written and verbal communications skills

Critical thinker active listener and effective time manager

Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and situations

Strong PC and analytical skills

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Drive Results

Ensures Accountability

See The Big Picture

Decision Quality

Manages Complexity

Value People

Collaborates

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Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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