Bashas' · 1 day ago
Employee Relations Specialist
Bashas', part of The Raley’s Companies, is committed to treating every team member with fairness and respect. The Employee Relations Specialist will play a crucial role in fostering a positive culture by resolving concerns, coaching leaders, and conducting investigations to support fair practices.
Responsibilities
Respond to leader and team member questions, providing clear guidance on policies, workplace concerns, and HR best practices
Manage investigations into sensitive employee matters, from initial interviews through documentation and recommended actions
Offer coaching and conflict resolution to help resolve workplace concerns and maintain team morale
Support performance and conduct discussions with leadership, helping ensure consistent and fair disciplinary actions
Participate in union grievance hearings, unemployment claims, and internal review boards, ensuring Raley’s values and procedures are upheld
Use data and case trends to identify root causes and suggest improvements to policies, culture, and team engagement
Help shape and refine our HR programs and practices to support a strong, inclusive, and compliant work environment
Qualification
Required
1–3+ years of HR or employee relations experience (multi-site or retail industry preferred)
Experience managing investigations related to harassment, discrimination, or conduct
High school diploma required
Exceptional judgment and problem-solving under pressure
Strong ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and confidentiality
Ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication — clear, professional, and people-first
Comfortable working independently and managing time across urgent and routine matters
Familiarity with employment laws including EEO, ADA, FMLA, wage & hour, and union awareness
Preferred
Some college coursework or HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP) strongly preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Benefits
Retirement Savings Plan - 401(k) including company contributions and matching funds
Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
Scholarship opportunities for continued education
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
Paid time off
Family leave and time off
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax - commuter, childcare, and medical expenses)
Health Savings Account
Corporate discount programs (10% off groceries, free items)
Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)
Company
Bashas'
Bashas’ – the family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and both Bashas’ and Bashas’ Dine supermarkets – is an Arizona-based company founded by brothers Ike and Eddie Bashas, Sr.