TEKsystems · 5 days ago
Employee Relations Specialist
Hartford, CT
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$35/hr - $35/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, helping clients activate ideas and solutions. The Employee Relations Specialist will provide professional HR advice and support, manage HR cases, and coach managers on employee relations issues.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Provide expert HR advice to managers on a wide range of HR matters, including absence management, performance issues, grievances, disciplinaries and probation reviews
Coach and advise managers to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to handle people matters and employee relations issues fairly and in line with legal frameworks
Provide support in the delivery of training and workshops designed to upskill managers on ER best practices
Manage end-to-end and timely closure of employee relations cases including but not limited to disciplinary, grievance and absence management
Provide HR support, assisting in drafting invite and outcome letters, taking meeting notes and preparing documentation, in line with best practice
Support the redundancy process, preparing calculations, scripts and coordinating consultation meetings, ensuring thorough support is provided throughout the process
Manage absence cases, including reasonable adjustments and Occupational Health referrals
Analyze people-related metrics, data, and trends to make recommendations for policy and process improvements based on case trends and feedback
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in your location and be willing to build your knowledge in other jurisdictions
Participate in HR projects and initiatives as required
Qualification
Required
Accurate and numerate
Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, intermediate Excel and maintaining information systems
Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
Motivational skills, team worker as well as able to work on own initiative
The ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize
Confidence in coaching and mentoring People Managers
Understanding for the need for accurate and timely management information
Preferred
Knowledge of HR policies and regulations (multiple countries or global experience preferable)
Customer service experience
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (36)
2020 (53)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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