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The Legal Aid Society · 2 hours ago

Employee Relations Specialist

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

The Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to securing equal justice for all New Yorkers. This position plays a critical role in supporting an organizational culture that promotes productive work behaviors and communications, facilitating effective dialogue between employees and management, resolving workplace conflict, and processing ADA workplace accommodations.

ConsultingFamilyGovernmentLegalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations in response to a range of employee relations concerns, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, and other violations of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Communicate regularly regarding pending investigations and provides timely investigation reports with supporting documentation for all completed investigations

Use effective interviewing and documentation techniques and utilize the designated online case management tool for tracking

Assist with the presentation of cases before The Legal Aid Society Complaint Panel

Coach and advise managers and supervisors on the handling of performance issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions and provide guidance to performance improvement plans (PIPs)

Provide guidance and resources to employees on organizational policies & procedures

Assist managers and supervisors with adhering to the grievance procedure under the collective bargaining agreements

As needed, coordinate ADA accommodation request and resolution and provide general information to supervisors and employees

Ensure timely communication to supervisors, employees and Matrix to facilitate resolution of the request

As needed and approved, coordinate purchases and services for employee requests

Develop effective relationships with supervisors and staff to promote positive employee relations throughout the organization to ensure a high level of employee satisfaction and engagement

Conduct weekly meetings with assigned business unit(s)

Collaborate with the General Counsel’s office and HR Team Members to resolve employee relation matters

May provide trainings, presentations, and facilitate group meetings to develop skills and knowledge within the organization

Participate in continuous professional development

Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Employee relationsInvestigationsConflict resolutionADA accommodationsPerformance managementHuman Resources ManagementSHRM certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteMediation trainingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsGroup facilitation

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of work experience in employee relations, investigations, employment law, conflict resolution and disciplinary actions or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience