Job description
Are you looking for a role focused on consulting with the business to assist in problem solving and resolving conflict? Do you like to work in a cross functional and dynamic team-based environment? Our Human Resources team is looking for someone who is motivated, willing to be courageous, take on new and challenging opportunities, take initiative, lead change, and inspire our most important asset – our people.
The Employee Relations Specialist is a consultative role providing advice, guidance and coaching to different levels of management on policy, performance and employee relations issues. They will align to the HR Talent Partner team for ReedGroup and the centralized HR ER team, partnering closely with internal stakeholders / clients, including ReedGroup Leadership, HR Talent Partners, Employment Law, and HR Operations teams.
You are
A confident, highly self-motivated and directed individual with a keen attention to detail with proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving capability. You understand and balance the needs of the business, while ensuring practical, consistent application of HR policies and practices. You operate with a high level of integrity (do what is right) and can gain the trust of multiple stakeholders and interact successfully with all levels within the organization. You step up in conflict and find common ground while valuing inclusion and different perspectives.
You have
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3-5 years of experience in HR related function and ER experience required.
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Exemplary active listening and other verbal and written communication skills.
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Experience preparing written reports and summaries of findings with supporting documentation that is fair, impartial, and represents the facts, and analyzing investigative results.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
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Strong conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing skills.
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Experience dealing with employment law principles and practices and conducting ER investigations and witness interviews.
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Ability to work independently with little to no direction.
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Proven ability to collaborate with and provide consultative services to all levels in the organization.
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Ability to assimilate needs and formulate solutions that align with the business direction and our people strategy.
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Ability to effectively manage high volume workload and adapt to changing priorities.
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Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.
You will
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Give guidance, coaching and consultation on day-to-day people management matters, workplace disputes and identify solutions to ensure risk mitigation, and consistent application of policies and practices.
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Conduct investigations in response to internal complaints. Advise managers on disciplinary issues including misconduct, policy violations, corrective actions, and termination. Review involuntary terminations and disciplinary decisions for fairness, consistency, and potential legal liability.
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Provide guidance and apply interventions to resolve employee disagreements, conflicts, or misunderstandings.
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Partner with business leaders to prepare performance and/or attendance counseling and formal counseling documentation.
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Implement separation process including notification, offboarding through resolution.
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Investigate and resolve ER issues, to include gathering and analyzing evidence, applying relevant laws, policies, and past practice to reach conclusions.
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Maintain required documentation, including intake and investigative notes, supporting documents and final reports.
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Engage in an interactive process with colleagues and managers to review workplace accommodation requests.
Location
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The primary location for this position is remote, with an "at home" work arrangement.
Our Promise
At ReedGroup, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of ReedGroup’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues
Health Care
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Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
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Dental plan
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Vision plan
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Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
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Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
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Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
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Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
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401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
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Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
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Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
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Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
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Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
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Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
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Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
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Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
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Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
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Adoption assistance
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College planning
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Tuition reimbursement
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Student loan assistance
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Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)
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Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity
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J.E.D.I. certification and training programs
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Matching gifts/volunteering
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ReedGroup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
ReedGroup is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
applicant_accommodation@glic.com
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