HR Representative, Sr.; Employee Relations

Overview

Under general supervision, provide human resource support to the business through the implementation of strategic human resource initiatives and processes. The Senior HR Representative will serve as a key business partner and will primarily focus on employee relations issues including: disciplinary actions, recommendations for training, relationship/ team building, mediation, investigations, HR process improvement initiatives, HR policies and performance improvement measures.

The position will work with internal customers to develop tailored solutions and will implement key HR company-wide initiatives to meet business needs.

The ideal candidate will work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment, exercising confidentiality, discretion and judgment within the Human Resources department and with Our Client employees.

Our client is located in Orange County. They have a unique business philosophy; their goal is to provide employees with a place to excel while creating something truly meaningful in their work. This philosophy has helped them grow into an award-winning company. Employees are provided with room for advancement, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package.

• Regulatory and HR Policy
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  Thorough knowledge of existing laws and regulations dealing with employment law. Ensure Our Client adheres to these requirements from an employee relations standpoint. Assess and refine current Human Resource Handbook, policies and practices to align with best practices and address existing laws and regulations. Implement, interpret, communicate and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Employee Relations
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  Effectively handle employee relation issues, including disciplinary action, terminations, and/or recognizing positive performance.
• Manage the investigative process for internal complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other high-risk employment issues.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation. Communicate and interpret HR policies and practices for business partners.
• Proactively identify tools/programs that could be introduced to retain employees.
• Counsel management on how to handle complex individual employee issues as well as large-scale organizational issues.
• Provide counsel to employee’s seeking professional advice and when appropriate refer to EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Assist management with determining the need for and appropriate implementation of corrective actions ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies.
• Approve appropriate actions and follow-through on administration.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to management and staff and participate in decision-making processes at each level that support the execution of the business strategy.
• Manage departing employee process, including:
  Reduction in Force, coordination and facilitation of exit interviews, access removal, company equipment/property retrieval, Compliance Termination Report, Termination Action Forms and exit surveys.
• Maintain terminated employee personnel files and Employee Relations files.
• Create and maintain Employee Relations data.
• Manage unemployment claim process and participate in relevant investigations and hearings. Partner with internal and external legal on EEOC claims and participate in court hearings. Assesses and analyze ER trends, propose integrated solutions and communicate these needs proactively to the Director of HR.
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with leadership. Provide HR Director with regular updates on ER cases.
• Performance Management
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  Assist with training, communicate,…