Employee Relations Specialist

Primary responsibilities include:

· Effectively communicate with management to provide direction and guidance on complex employment issues including disciplinary actions, behavior and conduct issues, terminations, leave administration, workplace conflict and other HR related issues.

· Partner with Labor and Employment to manage union grievances, disputes, employee issues and concerns.

· Manages internal employment investigations process; works with senior leadership to facilitate investigations and actively participate when necessary.

· Provides support to Senior HR leadership, and management staff on employment matters.

· Assists management in preparing performance management and formal disciplinary actions. Ensuring official documentation is properly maintained to support recommended employment actions.

· Consult with management in developing employee performance improvement plans. Partner with management to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed when preparing notices related to employee counseling and disciplinary action.

· Assist in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining employment handbook updates on policies and procedures.

· Research employment laws to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.