Employee Relations Specialist (Contractor)

Guild Education · Remote

Company

Guild Education

Location

Remote

Type

Full Time

Job Description

At Guild, we believe talent is everywhere and that opportunity should be too. We continue to have our home and headquarters in Denver, but we have embraced a distributed model of working to reach the best talent in the United States. While some roles may require proximity to our Denver office, roles based outside of our Denver office can sit in any of the following 31 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

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At Guild, we uphold our Core Values in everything we do.  Our team emphasizes our Core Values in the following ways:
  • Nurture A Learner’s Mindset - using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and development areas
  • Build Shared Success - building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Be an Owner - holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
  • Create Belonging - recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to our company

We are hiring an Employee Relations Specialist on a short-term contract/temporary employment basis for a 6 month period. This position is 100% remote in one of our approved states to hire. 

As an Employee Relations Specialist (Contractor), this role will support & provide a broad range of employee relations activities, including but not limited to: 

  • Interacting with all levels of management & leadership regarding disciplinary actions, performance management, separations, and exit interviews 
      • Investigation of policy violations, complaints and misconduct, and the preparation of related summary reports and recommendations 
      • Conducting internal investigations in accordance with best practices 
      • Consultation with management & employees on general complaints and policy interpretation 
      • Conducting exit interviews 
  • Counseling of employees and managers on policy matters 
      • Reviewing, researching, and recommending revisions to internal policies 
      • Meditation of workplace disputes between individuals & groups through creative conflict resolution strategies 
      • Conducting of training in areas of expertise as required 
  • ER Case Management 
    • Preparing & distributing regular and ad hoc reports for HR Acuity, Guild’s ER Case Management System 
  • Leave Program Management Assistance
    • Assisting in the administration of leave programs in partnership with Guild’s People Operations team. 

Required experience, skills, and knowledge: 

  • Prior experience of progressively responsible Human Resources experience with significant work in conducting workplace investigations and policy compliance
  • Fundamental knowledge of Human Resources practices, including Employee Relations, General Benefits Administration, and Employee development; demonstrated knowledge of current HR trends & best practices
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external partners; and ability to coach and advise employees and management through sensitive HR issues
  • Thorough knowledge of federal anti-discrimination statutes; enhanced understanding of federal and equal employment practices & regulations
  • Exceptional verbal and written communications, with an ability to present clear facts and recommendations
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and execute on responsibilities in an environment of strict confidentiality 

At Guild, we unlock the talent and economic potential of America’s workforce for employees and their companies. We partner with the nation’s largest employers—including Walmart, Chipotle, Discover, Hilton, Macy’s, Target, and The Walt Disney Company—to create cultures of opportunity that help them attract and retain top talent, while building the workforce of the future from within. By using our proprietary Career Opportunity Platform to develop education and learning programs that work in the real-world, thousands of employees at those companies have gained the skills, knowledge, and guidance they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families—all without paying for tuition or career services on their own. 

Guild is female-founded and a certified B Corp. The company has been named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 list, CNBC Disruptor50 list three years in a row, Inc. Best Led Companies list, Fast Co. World Changing Ideas list and the B Lab Best for the World list among many others. 

Guild is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. We currently offer the following benefits:

  • Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
  • Access to a 401k to help save for the future
  • Open vacation policy for employees to rest and recharge
  • 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
  • Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 4-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits.
  • Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services
  • Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth

Guild requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees and guests attending Guild events or entering Guild offices. As of February 1, 2022, we will be expanding our in-person vaccination requirement to include booster shots.  We will be using both Clear’s Digital Vaccine Card and state-sponsored vaccine passports to verify proof of vaccine. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons. 


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Date Posted

05/10/2023

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