Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an Employee Relations Specialist with at least 2 years of experience working in a similar role. This is a Temporary opportunity within the Non-Profit industry, located in New Hyde Park, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver training to employees and managers on employee relations, labor practices, workplace policies, and compliance requirements.
• Develop training materials and educational resources to strengthen understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations, including interviewing employees, witnesses, and other involved parties.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and legal counsel.
• Gather statements, review supporting documentation, and evaluate evidence while maintaining an objective, neutral, and confidential approach.
• Partner with external legal counsel as needed and represent the organization in administrative hearings, union negotiations, grievance proceedings, and arbitrations.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding sensitive employee and labor relations matters, including disciplinary actions, performance concerns, grievances, and arbitration procedures.
• Advise managers on identifying employee relations issues and determining appropriate corrective or preventative actions.
• Facilitate discussions between management, employees, and union representatives to address workplace concerns and help resolve disputes.
• Develop and facilitate management development programs, new hire orientation, and other employee training initiatives.
• Investigate and coordinate responses to complaints or inquiries received from labor departments and other government agencies.
• Administer post-accident and reasonable-cause drug testing processes, as well as employee arrest notifications, in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and organizational policies.
• Coordinate and respond to subpoenas and other employment-related documentation requests.
• Conduct and manage employee exit interviews and surveys, identifying relevant trends or workplace concerns.
• Support management training initiatives designed to strengthen leadership capabilities and overall HR knowledge.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of Employee Relations experience

Work Site: On Site

Salary: $35-38/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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