Employee Relations Specialist
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Cincinnati, OH
Dayton, OH
Job Summary
The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for assisting leaders in managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, providing guidance on policy interpretation and application, and promoting a positive work environment. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels, and a deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
Primary Functions
- Coach and advise leaders regarding employee relations issues including employee development needs, performance issues, accommodation requests, retaliation, and terminations.
- Provide appropriate guidance that balances the needs of the business with compliance; identifies when risk/legal resources should be engaged to navigate complex and/or high-risk issues.
- Ensures situations and any related disciplinary documentation is handled in a consistent and fair fashion for all employees.
- Conduct effective, thorough, and objective workplace investigations, including the preparation of appropriate documentation.
- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Conduct timely exit interviews.
- Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
- Track data around employee relations and exit interviews to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve employee performance and retention.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring compliance.
- Assist with writing and dissemination of staff-related communications.
- Help manage annual and ad-hoc compensation adjustments and bonus.
- Perform duties in collaboration with the HR Operations team, the Risk Management Department, the Business Transformation Department, and others as appropriate and/or directed.
Minimum Physical Requirements
Mobility to work in an office e setting, use standard office equipment, visual acuity to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands or otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation
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Desired Education/Licensure
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Desired Skills/Experience
- Proven experience handling employee relations across all levels of an organization.
- In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR practices.
- Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
What we offer
- Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Wellness reimbursement, incentives, and activities
- Reimbursement support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
- Vacation, sick and volunteer time, PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
- 401(k) matching, profit-sharing and stick options (we are 100% employee owned!).
- And more!
About Fishbeck
Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 15 regional offices and more than 600 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. We are a hands-on and design-oriented practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients and creativity at our core.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran's status.
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
Dec 06, 2024