Human Resources Specialist - Employee Relations

Responsible for employee activities such onboarding, employee relations, unemployment, performance management, employee records and legal compliance for the Roadmaster School Network. This position will provide a variety of services to ensure maximum effectiveness of the department. This position will play a critical role in ensuring we are successfully onboarding, retaining, and motivating workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate policies, procedures, programs and laws to managers and supervisors.
• Lead the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the Company
• Advise managers and supervisors about employment issues; collect and compile information from employees and supervisors about complaints and grievances; document employment issues
• Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport and gauge morale
• Work as strategic partner with specialists in Compensation, Benefits, Work Comp and Training
• Demonstrate knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and educate others on the value of diversity
• Manage disciplinary process including paperwork and delivery
• Ensure smooth onboarding duties and processes are handled
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory concerns and reporting
• Manage exit process including exit interviews, documentation and reporting procedures
• Complete unemployment claim paperwork and participate in hearings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Management or a business-related field required.
• Three years' experience with employee relations, employment law, and conducting investigations required.
• Five years' experience with employee relations, employment law, and conducting investigations required.
• Proven knowledge of EEO, AAP, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, FCRA, Federal and State Legal Compliance
• Confidential, professional and results driven
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, self-motivation and communication skills required
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, social and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and be flexible to changing assignment priority

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