Employee Relations Specialist

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Employee Relations Specialist.

Founded in 1960 AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Field many types of phone calls including concerns or complaints from managers and team members
• Promote positive employee relations within all levels of the company
• Investigate team member complaints and concerns and assisting in their resolution
• Assist in investigation and coordination of disciplinary actions
• Advise managers on company policies and procedures and how to deal with employee relations issues to ensure consistency in applying company policies and federal state and local employment laws
• Administer company correspondence for high-volume unemployment claims and represent the company at unemployment hearings
• Respond to charges of discrimination with the EEOC OCRC etc.
• Conduct and participate in training sessions on topics such as harassment awareness disciplinary processes and anti-discrimination laws
• Assist with Leave Administration
• Complete administrative tasks within the Employee Relations Department
• Participate in other employee relations/human resources programs projects and functions as needed

Requirements:

• A degree in human resources business administration or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Employee Relations is required
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred but not required
• A professional service-oriented disposition
• Ability to remain calm and pleasant while diffusing tense or angry situations
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of the company with tact and diplomacy
• Capacity to thrive and re-prioritize work in a fast-paced ever changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in a mature and non-judgmental manner
• Knowledge of federal state and local employment laws
• Personal characteristics that include: high levels of confidence and resilience self-motivation flexibility superior work ethics and integrity and a positive attitude
• Knowledge and experience using ADP or other HRIS systems preferred

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work loyalty and committed service they provide every day which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health dental vision and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE