Employee Relation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR ROLE, NOT A TEAM/DEPT MANAGEMENT ROLE

Job Summary:

The HR Manager supports the region with employee relations, performance management, and leave administration.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Heavy employee relations; serving as a link between management and employees.
• Assist with performance management of employees (ex: annual performance reviews and corrective action)
• Assist employees with benefits questions (ex: enrollment directions and basic information about plans)
• Preparation of termination paperwork and exit interviews
• Approval of new hires for payroll (department coding, pay rates, titles etc.)
• Provide HR training as needed
• FMLA and ADA accommodation administration
• Assist with unemployment claims
• Weekly reporting to Director of HR
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help to create, develop and implement process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral direction(s).
• 3-5 years prior Human Resources experience: a combination of practical and management experience with an emphasis on Employee Relations, and Retention including documentation and successfully handling investigations expeditiously.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to analyze and maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Extended periods of sitting, computer use, talking and possibly standing.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and preserve confidential information; self-sufficient problem solver; work with little or no supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must have 3+ yrs of employee relations and leave management experience.
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency – Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and build relationships.
• Practices continual process improvement and sourcing best practices to enhance service delivery to customers.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Proven ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize and organize multiple activities to meet multiple demands.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Ability to travel to branches/job sites as needed.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

IES Communications, LLC, provides the highest level of design, build, and maintenance services in the market. Our national footprint success is based on our reputation, trust, and relationships with our customers. We provide the same feel across the country because of our people, processes, financial stability, safety record, training, consistency in our quality of work, partnerships, bonding capacity, competitive pricing, and our ability to scale up quickly with certified technicians. IES Communications culture is to provide our employees with a safe, healthy, productive, and growth-oriented workplace.
For 38 years, we have maintained a professional, well-trained staff that collectively represents a proven track record of leading industry knowledge and expertise. IES Communications offers a great experience from the beginning to the end of every project.

Company Description

IES Communications, LLC, provides the highest level of design, build, and maintenance services in the market. Our national footprint success is based on our reputation, trust, and relationships with our customers. We provide the same feel across the country because of our people, processes, financial stability, safety record, training, consistency in our quality of work, partnerships, bonding capacity, competitive pricing, and our ability to scale up quickly with certified technicians. IES Communications culture is to provide our employees with a safe, healthy, productive, and growth-oriented workplace. \r\nFor 38 years, we have maintained a professional, well-trained staff that collectively represents a proven track record of leading industry knowledge and expertise. IES Communications offers a great experience from the beginning to the end of every project.