Employee Relations Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Title: Employee Relations SpecialistLocation: Scottsdale AZ (Hybrid) Duration: 3 months plus extensions Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated professional to provide expert guidance and support within our organization.Under the direction of the Director of Employee Relations, you will serve as a technical leader, offering specialized employee relations expertise to resolve questions, concerns, and grievances for all company employees.Employee Relations Manage complex employee relations issues, including identifying, analyzing, and recommending resolutions. Serve as a facilitator and apply interventions to resolve low-risk employee disagreements, conflicts, or misunderstandings if needed. Maintain required documentation, including intake and investigative notes, supporting documents, and final reports. Interpret and apply understanding of corporate policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide advice, guidance, or clarification for employee relations inquiries. Manage tier 1 employee matters and escalate to appropriate Centers of Excellence (COE) as necessary. Ensure data integrity and monitoring of all corrective action submission requests. Participate in termination conversations related to metrics, attendance, and other tier 1 issues. Cultivate a strong client-oriented service rapport with HR Business Partner teams and other internal partners, based on a high level of collaboration and inclusion. Support reduction in workforce efforts by partnering with HR Business Partners and Legal. Perform other related duties as assigned. Compliance: Research current laws, rules, and other regulatory requirements to assess firm activity for existing and emerging risks. Manage the compliance monitoring program (BLR) and review activity to ensure it falls within established policies and procedures. Ensure 100% completion of all company-required policy acknowledgments. Assist in the distribution of in-office badge reporting. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, reporting procedures, and administrative guidelines. Qualifications: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while leading and performing tasks with multiple conflicting priorities. 8+ years of experience in a Human Resource-related field. 3 years of experience leading complex investigations. Knowledge of HR fundamentals such as benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, diversity and inclusion, and training and development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong people relationship management ability and influencing skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of a diverse organization. Demonstrated knowledge of legal practices and precedents and how to apply employment law to workplace issues. #TB_EN Job #: 24-15415