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Tetra Tech · 4 hours ago

Employee Relations Specialist

Maitland, FL

Contract

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manages employee relations calls from the field under the supervision of Human Resources. Interpret and explain policies and regulations in response to such calls or inquiries as needed.

Thoroughly investigate workplace complaints relating to claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, and policy violations. Offer recommendations for the resolution of employee relations issues and provide follow up response to such complaints.

Complete intake calls, investigations, witness interviews. Provide an investigation report will all relevant details and documentation to include investigative findings and provide recommended actions in line with Tetra Tech policies and other legal requirements.

Ensure the investigations are properly prioritized and completed in a timely and efficient manner (as defined by department goals)

Review Investigative findings and recommendations with supervisors and managers and advise on how to properly implement recommendations.

Provide coaching and consulting to managers in order to enhance their people and performance management skills. Assist management in a step by step basis with the disciplinary process and formulation of performance improvement plans.

Monitor and track documents used to evaluate, correct, and enhance job performance and other workplace behaviors, assuring overall fairness and consistency, and meeting business requirements.

Advises employees and management on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs and procedures of the company and facilitate resolution of employee relations issues.

Assesses training needs and facilitate training as necessary.

Conducts exit interviews with departing employees, analyzing opportunities for feedback or improvement particularly in areas related to employee engagement.

Conduct 30 day check ins with employees.

Provide training to temporary HR staff during activations related to call center operations for HR complaints and additional training that may be required

Provides administrative support to Human Resources in connection with new hire orientation, training compliance and other duties as assigned.

Provide back-up support for HR and leave administration to include monitoring the HR mailbox, rate changes, employee profile setup/changes, providing policy information and forms needed for employee leave, and other administrative duties as needed.

Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Qualification

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Required

3+ years of experience in human resources or employee relations with at least 2 years of experience directly managing complex employee relations matters and investigations.

Demonstrates solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business

Effective communication and critical thinking skills

Demonstrated experience learning and thriving in a constantly changing environment and to cultivate relationships across teams

Experience using data to identify insights that drive action

Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply current federal, state, and local laws relating to employment matters, including regulations or guidance issued by the Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other similar agencies.

Well-developed communication skills with the ability to interface with multiple levels of operations personnel and administrative staff are required

Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills

Reliable, highly organized, and motivated

Must excel in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment while maintaining focus and balancing priorities

Excellent attention to detail is essential to this position

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to receive and execute instructions

Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented

Flexible and, able to immediately adapt to changing priorities

Must be available as needed during disaster activations if required; must be available to work BOTH weekend days when project needs necessitate weekend work

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Ability to organize files efficiently

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (email, word, excel, teams, etc)

Abilities to use technology to communicate efficiently

Work attentively with minimal supervision