Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Hybrid/New York, NY

Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000

The Employee Relations Specialist, AT acts as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues and is responsible for handling the ER lifecycle by working closely with management and staff regarding people-related issues including but not limited to, employee relations, coaching, employee development, and engagement. The Specialist assists the Employee Relations Manager with the administration of policies, programs, and procedures that include best practice frameworks in order to promote positive employee relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary point of contact for employee relations issues.
• Review and approve employee disciplinary actions such as written warnings and performance improvement plans.
• Conduct follow up to complaints and ensure workplace issues are resolved. Conduct employee relations investigations as applicable.
• Update and maintain complaints tracking and warning logs; maintain investigation files.
• Prepare applicable written materials for documentation and conveying information.
• Review involuntary terminations to ensure they are consistent with Apple Bank policies and procedures; attend termination meetings.
• Provide coaching to managers in order to enhance their people and performance management skills.
• Consult with and advise management regarding the interpretation of policies/practices to ensure compliance with legal and administrative requirements; facilitate resolution of issues.
• Conduct exit interviews, provide feedback to HR and Department Managers regarding trends identified in exit data, and generate metrics.
• Liaise with Legal Department, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Corporate Training, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and city employment laws.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, programs and procedures related to employee relations.
• Participate in regulatory and HR audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree required; HR certification preferred (PHR or SHRM-CP)
• 2 years of experience with Employee Relations in a non-unionized environment (i.e. approving disciplinary actions, terminations, etc).
• Prior experience conducting and documenting Human Resources investigations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unfair treatment, etc.
• Proven experience handling workplace complaints and conflict resolution; experience providing guidance to managers on performance management, company policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with highly sensitive matters.
• Critical thinker with demonstrated analytical problem solving skills.
• Customer focused and tactful with a demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and staff.
• Good knowledge of federal, state, and city employment laws (i.e. EEO, ADA, FMLA, NYC Human Rights, Sick and Safe leave, Sexual Harassment)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Apple Bank offers Medical/Dental, Vision, 401k and Tuition Reimbursement to full-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.

#Li-Hybrid