Employee Relations Specialist

About Paragon Professional Services, LLC Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public-sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high-quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. About this position: Employee Relations Specialist Location – El Paso, TX The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Wage/Salary Range: $80k Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on a variety of sensitive HR issues. • Help prevent and resolve problems or disputes between employees and management. • Conduct investigations into employee complaints. • Conduct investigations into employee violation of company and client policy. • Communicate and enforce company policies. • Stay up to date on employment law changes. • Conduct exit interviews, summarizes findings, and discusses trends and concerns with senior management. • Maintains an attitude and philosophy consistent with the company’s standards. Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications • Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related discipline from four-year college or university preferred. • Level of Experience Requirements: At least 1 year of relevant employee relations/work experience in a human resources role or legal firm Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills. • Ability to build credibility among management and peers. • Talented multi-tasker with ability to work in team and independent settings. • Strong attention to detail and consciousness in managing confidential information. • Capacity to work in a timely and organized way to meet deadlines. • Thorough understanding of laws, regulations and guidelines related to HR. • Expertise in, and proven experience working with, FMLA, ADAAA, MA PFML, CFRA. - CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Preferred • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related discipline from four-year college or university preferred. • PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP Supervisory Responsibilities • This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements • This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. Necessary Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Work Environment The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work in an office setting, sit for long periods of time, talk on the telephone, work on a computer for extended periods of time, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a periodic basis. Must possess visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; and the manual dexterity to operate a cell phone, telephone and keyboard. Physical Setting: Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Schedule and Flexibility: Monday-Friday 0800 – 1700 core hours, additional time as needed Additional Qualifying Factors As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations. Other Pertinent Work Details: Occasional travel may be required. Shareholder Preference BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.