Summary

The Employee Relations, Advisor reviews current, and may develop, plan, recommend for company approval and implement new and/or modified employee relations policies, practices and procedures for the organization to ensure uniformity of application and compliance with current and pending legal regulations. Develops materials and communicates new programs, policies and/or changes to the organization as appropriate ensuring approval and compliance with company human resources policies and practices.

Your role in our mission

• Provides guidance, support and counsel to managers and employees on all employee relations issues. Uses company approved plans and programs to guide and train employees on employee relations issues. Coordinates and facilitates company approved employee training sessions and guidance meetings.
• Investigates employee complaints and disputes; documents, implements disciplinary action and/or recommends resolution. Works with corporate employment relation staff and legal counsel as appropriate.
• Conducts internal audits of employee relations issues such as employee turnover, hiring, transfer and promotion practices, exit interviews, etc. to identify trends or situations that need training, counseling or reprimand. Recommends and/or takes action to resolve issues.
• Working with corporate employment relations and corporate legal researches and develops the organization's response to lawsuits and charges of discrimination, through federal, state and local agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, etc.
• Participates in the development and facilitating of company approved training, programs and communication materials to enhance manager/employee coaching, communication and feedback programs to enhance employee satisfaction and to resolve misunderstandings before they escalate.
• Advises and consults with management and employees regarding the interpretation and application of human resources policies, programs and issues.
• Conducts termination interviews, identifies potential employee relations issues, recommends action and implements as appropriate.
• Reviews existing and proposed statutory requirements governing human resources practices and recommends appropriate courses of action. Maintains metrics needed to comply with legislative and internal requirements. Prepares, analyzes and distributes reports as appropriate within company guidelines and confidentially requirements.
• Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, industrial relations, liberal arts or related field preferred.
• Nine or more years of human resources or employee relations experience.
• Experience working with human resources laws, regulationsprinciples, practices, and procedures to effectively interact with management and employees on employee relations issues and maintain high level of confidentiality regarding employee information.

• Strong comprehension skills for understanding needs and concerns and developing and applying solutions, and the ability to understand and apply federal, state and local changes to and/or new regulations/laws pertaining to human resources.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for communicating and resolving grievance issues.
• Strong organization and time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines.

What you should expect in this role

• This is a full-time permanent regular salaried (W-2) employee position.
  • Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours per week).
• Health (medical, dental, vision) benefits start on day 1 of employment.
• Company match 401K and other benefits available within months of starting.
• New employees are eligible to take advantage of flexible vacation policy after ninety (90) calendar days of employment. Any exception requires manager approval prior to employee's Gainwell start date.
• Company provided computer for work use.
• For all remote (work from home) positions employees' Broadband Internet connections, should have a minimum speed of 24MBS download and 8 MBS upload.  Greater speeds will of course provide better performance.
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation if hired.
• We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until June 30, 2025.

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