Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations SpecialistEnvironmental Air Systems is one of the leading industrial HVAC engineering, manufacturing, and construction companies in the southeastern United States. We are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist for our manufacturing department in High Point, NC.EAS offers competitive salary, benefits, employee discounts, and opportunities for career growth.Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm, Friday 7:30am-11:30amLocation: 250 Swathmore Ave, High Point NC 27263Responsibilities:Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaintsHandles routine labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures and refers complex matters to appropriate management staffAssists with the development of employee relations practices necessary to establish a proactive, positive employer-employee relationship. Promotes a high level of employee engagement by partnering with leadership to identify long-term/ongoing performance issuesConducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as, work complaints, harassment allegations, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is requiredMaintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations and human resourcesPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements:Bilingual Spanish RequiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skillsAbility to handle sensitive information with confidentialityExcellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsValid driver's license requiredWilling to travel to sites when needed