People & Culture Specialist

Job Description

AHP is seeking a People and Culture Specialist who will play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining a positive workplace environment across the firm while supporting various employee relations and human resources functions. The People and Culture Specialist should be passionate about creating a positive work environment, committed to diversity and inclusion, and able to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization. This role requires a blend of administrative skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of human resources best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Experience
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matter, providing guidance and support to employees and management regarding workplace policies, procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance to managers in addressing employee performance issues through coaching and performance improvement plans, while fostering positive work relationships to enhance morale, productivity, and retention.
• Assist employees with personal concerns and assessments; provide recommendations and referrals for counseling, crisis intervention, and treatment.
• Oversee the administration of educational programs including CPA exam and licensure monitoring and other specialized education.
• Conduct investigations relating to performance and employee relations matters.
• Coordinate and assist with the discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.
• Communicate with employees regarding employee relations concerns; provide guidance and recommendations for resolution for issues including the use of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Culture and Engagement
• Design, plan, and implement classes, speakers, seminars, personal training, and voluntary fitness assessments to promote healthy lifestyles.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary issues, ensuring a fair and unbiased process.
• Coordinate retention and culture initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews, summarize findings, and discuss trends and concerns with senior management.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employee relations best practices and strategies to strengthen work relationships.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Continuously analyze employee relations data, metrics, and industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement, develop insights, and make recommendations while ensuring compliance with labor laws and implementing best practices.
• HR Administration
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Coordinate firmwide projects, as directed.
• Communicate with human resources and, to the extent appropriate and necessary, with immediate supervisors to proactively identify employees who may need assistance.
• Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with EAP to implement resources.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 5 years human resources experience focused on employee relationships.
• Considerable knowledge of HR principles practices and procedures related to employee relations
• Well organized and self-directed individual; team player.
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all employees.
• Travel to all AHP office locations, along with other professional and community events as requested.