Job Description

Employee Relations Specialist

Pay Rate: 27-35 per hour

Contract 6 months to start

Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating and managing site/function Associate Relations issues and concerns
• Conduct timely, thorough, and effective investigations relating to company policy or employment law, collective bargaining agreements, and other regulations.
• Investigate and/or provide support in response to agency claims and labor grievances.
• Identify complex and high risk situations, providing assessment and recommendation to Sr. AR Manager.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as needed regarding separations, severance/redundancy and transition assistance.
• Coach line managers on performance management, appropriate documentation and communicating effectively to drive improvement and/or mitigate risk.
• Resolve disputes and conflicts through fact finding, mediation and education.
• Ensure proper documentation to:
• Provide clarity for associates.
• Minimize risk in legal, governmental or union challenges.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Labor/Industrial Relations, Legal
• Minimum three years of experience working in Human Resources/Labor Relations
• Strong communication, written and interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals across all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of applicable employment and labor relations regulations
• Ability to rapidly mobilize and manage internal and external resources to mitigate risks to the Mars business and reputation
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work effectively while managing competing projects and/or demanding clients
• Strong data and analytic skill

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