Philadelphia Gas Works · 6 hours ago
Employee Relations Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expPhiladelphia Gas Works is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service to over 500,000 customers in the City of Philadelphia. The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conducting workplace investigations while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.
EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Receive, assess and respond to employee concerns, complaints and workplace issues in a timely and professional manner, including but not limited to:
Conducting impartial workplace investigations
Recommending responses and providing policy infraction determinations
Representing PGW at external fact-finding hearings
Providing consultation, guidance and coaching to management personnel to address policy infractions and performance issues
Support workplace accommodation process by case-managing accommodation requests and ensuring compliance with applicable policies
Create and maintain spreadsheets regarding internal & external complaint status; analyze trends and prepare reports for submission to senior management
Coordinate the Performance Improvement Plan process by assisting management team and employees in plan development and administration for both union and non-union personnel
Conduct sexual harassment awareness, diversity and other appropriate training sessions
Assist in the administration of the Employment Utilization Committee
Perform other special projects and assignments as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resource management, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related fields
1 to 3 years of experience directly related to human resources and employee relations
Must have knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws such as Title VII, Equal Pay, American with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act, etc
Must possess interpersonal skills and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and impartiality
Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Must be an effective communicator both verbally and written
Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Preferred
Receipt of Professional Human Resource (PHR) designation would be a plus
Benefits
Free Health Insurance Options
Free Dental Insurance
Flex Spending
Commuter Benefits
Pension Plan
Free Parking
Wellness Programs
Onsite Gyms
Tuition Assistance
PSLF Eligible Employer
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Environment
Company
Philadelphia Gas Works
PGW provides natural gas energy service and solutions to more than 500,000 residential and commercial customers in the City of Philadelphia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Maureen Wagner
EA to the President & CEO
Corey Cantafio, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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