Employee Relations Specialist - Human Resources

Summary The Employee Relations Specialist supports staff employee relations functions within the Department of Human Resources at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). This individual will work with the Department’s Human Resources Advisors and leaders to assist with developing and implementing solutions for employee relations and development issues that enable the organization to maximize employee engagement and mitigate risk.

Primary Responsibilities Provides support to the Employee Relations, Office of Equal Access and Organizational Development teams and their client groups with tasks such as coordination, filing, project management, data entry and analysis, processing in Workday Integration System, processing unemployment claims, immigration support and administrative duties

Assists to promote employee relations, initiatives

Manages inbound employee relations inquiries, provides thorough documentation, and captures accurate, comprehensive notes to support case resolution.

Performs investigation of performance and corrective action-related concerns, EEOC claims, participates in Title IX administration and other organization charges/complaints

Coordinates and monitors activities to ensure compliance of programs with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines as well as conforming to human resources management policies and procedures

Responds to requests for information on HR policy interpretation from employees

Research and compose high level correspondence, reports, and presentations

Maintain and audit employees’ relations and other trackers including but not limited to ADA accommodation, immigration sponsorship, grievance, reduction in force, performance management and remote work requests

Support onboarding and offboarding activities for employees; assists with quarterly and annual report compilation

Partner with the Manager and Organizational Development to collect and analyze departmental needs to identify opportunities that enhance talent development, employee engagement and teambuilding

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to handle sensitive, confidential and private information in a secure and trustworthy manner.

Considerable working knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets and database (MS Office).Ability to interact with all levels of management and employees across multiple departments.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Organizational and time management skills; must be detail-oriented, effectively manages workflow.

Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum

Required Experience:

1 year

Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.#LI-AV1

Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered

Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes

Additional discounted rates on items such as:
Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values…