Employee Relations Specialist I

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist I for a position in Baton Rouge, LA. The position is responsible for conducting a fair and equitable investigation of complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including identifying appropriate witnesses, and reviewing related documents, in a timely manner. Exempt role; Takes daily direction from an Employee Relations Manager; Performs a variety of routine duties within established policies.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• 5 years of experience with HR certification preferred (PHR or SHRM)
• Strong background in compliance based HR
• Strong working knowledge of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, state W/C, etc.
• Excellent time management
• Extremely organized and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as interpersonal skills
• Ability to converse and communicate with employees at all levels
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision from the Employee Relations Supervisor/Manager
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Conducting internal investigations into employee allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, unethical conduct, threats, violations to company policies and any legal matters; takes appropriate steps to investigate and works with appropriate decision makers to take prompt and effective action to end the harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation, remedy the effects, and prevent future occurrences; follows best practice investigation techniques and maintains the strictest confidentiality and professionalism at all times; works to obtain employee cooperation with investigations; gathers and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data necessary to conduct a thorough investigation; helps employees, supervisors and department heads settle work-related conflicts through advice and recommendation; compiles investigative reports that could be the subject of future litigation; identifies and outlines policy deficiencies, violations of the law and areas for improvement and recommends strategic changes; liaises with legal counsel and Senior level management on EEOC and other legal claims; this position is responsible for keeping complete records of investigations, including detailed description of allegations, notes on all interviews, outcome of investigations, and any action taken; travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; typing / data entry; stepstool use; lifting 10 - 15 pounds periodically; walking up / down stairs

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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