Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

The Sr. Employee Relations Specialist will be intimately involved in the development, planning and deployment of processes, and systems that help foster a high performing, fully engaged workforce. They will provide day-to-day consulting, mediation, facilitation, and guidance regarding employee relations issues across the organization. The Sr. Employee Relations Specialist will be responsible for designing and deploying action plans to address engagement and climate surveys, exit interviews, and employee communications.
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This organization is a leading international tire manufacturing company with over 75 years of experience, global sales, and distribution footprint in more than 100 countries and regions. We pride ourselves in innovation, quality, performance, and service, with a passion for developing great products and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers. We recently opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing company in Serbia. We value our people and seek dynamic individuals whose talent, creativity, drive, and good corporate citizenship lead to personal and company success. Come check out our exciting career opportunities at our new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in White, Georgia.
The Sr. Employee Relations Specialist will be intimately involved in the development, planning and deployment of processes, and systems that help foster a high performing, fully engaged workforce. They will provide day-to-day consulting, mediation, facilitation, and guidance regarding employee relations issues across the organization. The Sr. Employee Relations Specialist will be responsible for designing and deploying action plans to address engagement and climate surveys, exit interviews, and employee communications. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
•    Manage employee relations issues, such as conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
•    Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
•    Identify training and development needs and facilitating training programs to enhance employee performance and skills.
•    Provide recommendation to HR policies and procedures in compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations as needed.
•    Facilitate communication between management and employees to address concerns, resolve disputes, and promote a collaborative work environment.
•    Ensure compliance with labor laws, including EEOC regulations, FMLA, FLSA, and ADA.
•    Keep abreast of changes in employment laws and advise management on legal requirements and implications.
 
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ISSUES MONITORING:
•    Investigate employee and/or supervisor complaints regarding conduct, performance, or attendance and recommend course of action based on findings.
•    Majority of time will be spent on the floor interacting with employees, supervisors, and managers.
•    Mediate between employees.
•    Monitor diversity/equal employment opportunity program compliance.
•    Work with supervisors and managers to improve their knowledge and understanding of employment law and company policies as needed.
•    Monitor and improve employee communications and processes.
•    Assist HR with any tasks needed to gage and improve employee relations.
•    Assist HR with maintaining a Union-free status.
 
EMPLOYEE MORALE, MOTIVATION, AND SATISFACTION IMROVEMENT:
•    Develop and implement measures to increase employee morale, motivation, and satisfaction, while reducing turnover.
•    May conduct employee engagement surveys, work lifestyle programs, on-boarding programs, diversity and inclusion programs and training, etc.
•    Will conduct exit surveys.
 
COACHING AND TRAINING:
•    Support coaching of managers and employees through the performance management process.
•    Support training sessions for managers to improve employee relations and people skills.

 
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
•    Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
•    5 plus years of HR Generalist experience which includes EEO compliance and conducting workplace investigations.
•    Spanish speaking is a plus!
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software programs.
•    HR certifications preferred but not required.