Boot Barn · 9 hours ago
Employee Relations Specialist
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expBoot Barn is where community comes first, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for managing employee relations challenges and supporting HR-related projects, ensuring compliance with employment laws and providing guidance to management.
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Responsibilities
Manage and resolve employee relations issues by conducting thorough, timely and objective investigations in alignment with Company Investigatory Procedures. Partner with HR Business Partner on complexities
Collect, review and analyze statements, documents, and physical evidence collected during the investigation and develop recommendations for appropriate remediation and other action
Complete comprehensive documentation of case investigations and outcome
Answer Partner and management inquiries about advanced HR-related issues and Company policies
Exercise discretionary judgement in decision making with the objective of minimizing risk to the Company and protecting the interests of its Partners
Provide guidance and recommendations to field leadership on the composing and delivery of Developmental Notices to ensure compliance and consistency
Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations and ensure regulatory compliance
Act as a primary resource for management regarding coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc
Responsible for participating in Unemployment Hearings as a representative of the Company
Make recommendations to streamline and improve processes within HR
Participate in HR projects and make updates to HR policies and procedures
Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Strong communication, customer service and time management
Minimum of 3 years of work experience directly handling Employee Relations matters
Proven experience conducting workplace investigations
Experience with HR software including HRIS and Timekeeping
Strong working knowledge of employment labor laws and HR practices including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, and performance management
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of employees
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Strong Computer skills (MS Office applications, in particular)
Ability to successfully navigate challenging conversations and resolve conflict
Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously
Strong problem solving and discretionary judgement
Benefits
Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
401(k) plan with generous company matching.
Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.
Company
Boot Barn
Boot Barn humble beginnings of a family run storefront to over 200 stores in 33 states.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-12-13Acquired
2007-10-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
John Hazen
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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