What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Specialist position at AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing?
HR Generalist Role
We are seeking an HR Generalist to support our diverse workforce by handling employee concerns, investigations, and ensuring policy compliance.
This role provides great opportunities for career growth, allowing you to expand your skills and advance in HR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employee Relations: Serve as a primary resource for employee relations matters, handling complaints and other workplace issues.
- Data Management: Collect information and create reports to support HR investigations and team activities.
- Document Preparation: Draft essential documents such as memos, corrective actions, and health assessments.
- Policy Guidance: Ensure all employees are familiar with company policies and procedures, and take action to address any violations.
- Investigations: Organize and participate in meetings and interviews with employees for HR investigations, following through on all cases as required.
- HR Support: Manage a high volume of inquiries from employees, store teams, and managers on a wide range of HR topics.
Requirements:
- Experience: 2 years of professional HR experience, particularly in employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications, or a related field. Certification in HR (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
- Legal Knowledge: Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, with the ability to apply them in resolving HR issues.
- Problem-Solving & Organization: Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people at different levels in the organization.
- Technical Proficiency: Competence with MS Office programs and HR management software.
- Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish is an advantage but not required.
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work independently, and have a strong attention to detail.