What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Specialist position at TGG?
About the Role
TGG seeks an HR Generalist to support our HR team. This role involves addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employee Relations: Act as a key point of contact for employees, addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and ensuring a positive and compliant work environment.
- HR Compliance & Policies: Assist in creating, communicating, and enforcing company policies, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with job postings, candidate screening, interviews, background checks, drug testing, and new hire orientation.
- Disciplinary Procedures & Investigations: Participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and workplace investigations while ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of company policies.
- Payroll & Benefits Support: Address employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and policy clarifications.
- Training & Development: Support training initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and compliance with safety and workplace regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, with a strong focus on employee relations.
- Solid knowledge of HR best practices, including recruiting, policy creation, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws.
- Experience in manufacturing, construction, or similar industries involving an hourly workforce.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.
- Proficiency in Paylocity or similar HR software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- HR Certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP) are a plus.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety.
