Employee Relations

Overview

EEO, Employee Relations, Federal and State Employment Law

Mason, Ohio

Expected 3-month contract with possible extension

Pay Rate: $25/hr — the pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
• 401(k)
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

• Utilize exceptional active listening skills to issue spot and ask appropriate follow up probing questions.
• Assume lead investigative role for concerns of mid-level/risk complexity, as well as corrective actions and terminations.
• Investigate issues by assembling all relevant facts, interviewing case critical witnesses, reviewing similar cases, and using knowledge, judgment & experience to recommend a course of action to brand leadership.
• Handle complex and emotionally charged issues with composure by addressing the situation objectively and without bias.
• Consult with managers in writing and deliver feedback in a manner that motivates employees to improve, while also providing solid documentation for terminations (if needed).
• Ensure Company policies and practices are followed consistently and fairly.
• Interpret and apply applicable labor and employment laws, regulations and standards at the federal and state level for the U.S. and applicable laws of Canada and Puerto Rico.
• Assist managers with diagnosing and resolving issues through proper questioning techniques and risk assessment.
• Understand and apply Company policy/procedure and applicable law in consultation managers on best practices that reduces the risk of the Company.
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve/escalate issues within established timelines; conduct investigations in partnership with HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Center of Excellence (as necessary).
• Partner closely with Asset Protection to gain knowledge of store compliance and support corrective actions and terminations.
• Other duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR experience
• 5 Years experience in Employee and Labor Relations or related field
• 3+ Years of related Human Resources experience or proven record of business management experience
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively
• Ability to conduct investigations in a neutral manner
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law