Employee Relations Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for fostering a positive, productive and inclusive work environment by addressing employee concerns , mediating disputes, providing guidance and support to both employees and managers and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies . KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance or support on employee relations matters Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and other workplace concerns, recommend appropriate actions , and ensure timely resolution and documentation Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on addressing employee performance concerns and/or policy violations Stay up to date on labor laws, and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements Maintain knowledge of industry trends, tools, software and other best practices Collect and analyz e data related to employee relations matters to identify trends , areas for improvement , and recommendations to improve employee retention Assist in the implementation of HR policies and procedures that promote a positive and inclusive work environment Developing and implementing programs to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction and retention Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards Assist in HR functions ensuring alignment with TAS policies, values, strategic objectives Prepare and submit HR reports to management, highlighting areas for improvement Complete employee exit interviews Perform other duties as assigned by TAS JOB SKILLS: Strong attention to detail, a bility to accurately manage HR processes, maintain records, and ensure compliance with company policies . Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and support a fast-paced HR environment Excellent c ommunication s kills (written and verbal) Well-versed in HR procedures, policies, and best practices Proactive mindset for identifying challenges and implementing effective HR solutions Self-motivated, able to work independently, and thrive in a dynamic environment EDUCATION & TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field Extensive experience or training in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three years of Employee Relations experience , ideally within a manufacturing environment T horough knowledge of HR procedures and policies Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges Must have a high level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to values of safety, integrity, and teamwork Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with employees at all levels Must have proficiency in HR software and the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Must be willing to travel to various locations as needed and maintain a flexible work schedule to meet with employees on all shifts when necessary PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: HR Certifications such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly desirable PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The p osition is at least 80% t ravel to TAS locations in the Houston metro area , with a substantial amount of time engaging in direct communication and computer-based activities . Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds : a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities. TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: . IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume. TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. [KK1] MS Office isn’t an HR software, and we also list something similar under minimum requirements, so I suggest removing this line. #J-18808-Ljbffr