Employee Relations Specialist - Norfolk, VA

Summary/Objective

The Employee Relations Specialist administers employee relations and human resources practices consistent with local, state, and federal laws while maintaining and developing positive working relationships between people.

Essential Function

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Provides guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Facilitates training
• Provides counseling to employees and leaders
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Ensures education of leaders on compliance and labor laws
• Reviews and advises leaders on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), Performance Management

• Reviews and ensures sound reasoning and appropriate administration of employee terminations
• Acts as a credible, trusted advisor to leadership
• Performs investigations and creates associated reports
• Partners with stakeholders to develop and execute programs and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Competencies:

• Excellent ability with soft skills such as professionalism and teamwork
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to explain tasks and explain concepts
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and HR systems software
• Highly-skilled in conflict resolution techniques
• Skilled with presentation techniques

Qualifications:

• 2 years in HR Employee Relations or similar role

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. The incumbent must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is located in an office environment and may allow for hybrid remote work.

Travel

May travel up to 10%.

Preferred education and experience:

Interviewing and Investigation skills training

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

The position requires the employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

EEO Statement

The company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.