Employee Relations Specialist (Hybrid)

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The Employee Relations Specialist performs a variety of duties to promote employee welfare, health, and well-being. They manage employee benefits such as short-term disability, referral of long-term disability to the benefits team, FMLA, PFL, worker's compensation, no-fault, and ADA reasonable accommodations. They research and develop policies, procedures, and complete ad hoc reporting and review for regulatory compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administer employee qualifying leaves of absence. Communicate with employees regarding their need for leave and/or modified work schedule. Ensure that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation required to qualify and take leave.
• Responsible for organization, completeness, and maintenance of QLA files and the master record list which tracks leaves of absence.
• Research and Maintain knowledge on HR Laws and Regulations.
• Draft and/or recommend revisions to company policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintain, update, and publish NYCM handbook semi-annually. Coordinate and track employee sign offs.
• Conduct and document employee exit interviews.
• Member of performance management team: administer performance reviews to supervisors and track performance review results for all divisions.
• Assist with the development and roll out of training material for employees, supervisors and managers as new laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are developed.
• Prepare, balance, and basic analysis of employee relation reports.
• Assist Employee Relations Business Unit Manager on a variety of projects including analysis, program design, implementation of new employee relation programs/policies/procedures, etc.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis of various employee records as requested by management.
• Assist with eNPS employee surveys and divisional employee engagement goals.
• Develop and document procedures and streamline processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparation and processing of employee relation regulatory filings and various inquiries such as audits and EEOC complaints.
• Report and document employee terminations.
• Continue education as required by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 2 years of related experience

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree
• 3 years related experience

Skills & Qualifications:

• Good understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and HR policies.
• Proficient computer and technical aptitude with ability to utilize Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Strong communication, listening, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in stressful conditions, think logically, and work as a team player.
• Available to work additional hours as business needs dictate.

Payband 5 / 40 hours per week

Salary: $44,926-$62,895

Accepting applications through: 11/27/23