Employee Relations Specialist

Resource Innovations is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist. As an Employee Relations Specialist for Resource Innovations, you will provide HR management, consultation, and support of initiatives in performance management, organizational development, employee relations, process & policy guidance and improvement, immigration, and legal compliance, all to ultimately drive business success. This person will be the primary contact within the Human Resource Department for supporting our Canadian workforce and will be a champion of our culture.

Resource Innovations (RI) is an energy transformation firm. Women-led, purpose built and focused on impact, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're driving the material change needed to renew the promise of energy. Discover how at www.resource-innovations.com.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and counsel to supervisors on a variety of issues including employee development, employee relations, conflict resolution, interpersonal communications, team building, leave management etc.
• Maintains positive employee relations through effective communication and prompt attention to employee concerns.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships across multiple sites; building relationships to leverage core functional HR subject expertise to achieve the organization's goals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of human resource policies and employee handbook.
• Organizes quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.
• Oversees employee labor laws and regulations to assure compliance.
• Facilitates the company's employer sponsorship program and assist employees with immigration application process.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and executes human resource programs, including but not limited to disciplinary matters, disputes, investigations, performance management, training, and development.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local and Canadian employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Processes complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Conducts and analyzes exit interviews and make actionable recommendations based on data, responsible for providing exit feedback to upper management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with U.S. and Canadian federal, state/provincial, and local employment regulations.
• Previous experience handling personnel and compliance records management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and be creative in addressing a wide range of employee situations.
• Able to successfully prioritize and execute multi-task projects and initiatives with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Demonstrated understanding of Human Resources best practices and the ability to apply them effectively.

Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on candidate's qualifications. Resource Innovations also offers three weeks paid vacation per year, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employee matching funds, a discretionary bonus and an overall comprehensive benefits package.

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is an energy transformation firm. Women-led, purpose built and focused on impact, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're driving the material change needed to renew the promise of energy. Discover how at www.resource-innovations.com.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.