Senior Employee Relations Specialist

The Sr. Employee Relations Specialist (ERS) position is responsible for gathering collecting and maintaining documents to assist with human relations investigations. Utilizing knowledge of internal policies and procedures applicable legislation and available information the Sr. ERS maintains impartiality and provides summaries and recommendations to leadership based on investigation outcomes.

Location: Ann Arbor MI

Responsibilities and Duties

Employee Relations Investigation & Consultation

• Maintain positive relations between employees and the organization
• Act as an impartial party throughout the investigation process analyze the results of the findings and provide detailed summaries and recommended courses of action.
• Conduct timely and thorough investigations including but not limited to:
  • Identifying and interviewing complainant accused and witnesses;
  • Gathering relevant documentation;
  • Reviewing available resources including surveillance policies SOPs etc.;
  • Collaborate with any appropriate key stakeholders during the investigation if applicable.
• Update parties involved if investigation is beyond the timeline identified.
• Conduct investigations for all levels of concerns including but not limited to:
  • Concerns characterized as harassment discrimination or retaliation where the basis is alleged to be related to a protected class or activity;
  • Violations to workplace violence sexual harassment and harassment policies including claims of bullying and intimidation;
  • Other workplace concerns and employee relations matters.
• Responsible for providing counseling to leadership regarding consistent execution of performance management and disciplinary matters.
• Analyzes data and reports for leadership.

Policy & Procedure and Legislative Interpretation & Support

• Performance management consultation and support with guidance.

• Thorough understanding and the ability to comprehend applicable policies and federal state provincial and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide recommendations to concerns of workplace accommodation requests and restrictions based on policy and legislation analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job requirements skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend interpret and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws guidelines regulations ordinances and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organizations hierarchy jobs qualifications compensation practices and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to schedule coordinate and monitor multiple activities (multitasking) required.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in human resources or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 35 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines organizational diagnosis employee and union relations diversity performance management and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Capability with PeopleSoft MS Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) required.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRMCP) or PHR preferred. 
• Travel is required minimum 25%.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation 
• Medical Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• Nocost mental health support for employees and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• Nocost fitness nutrition and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions 
• 15% off the purchase price of stock 
• Company bonus 

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit for long periods of time while working on a computer. Must be able to travel via airplane.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime