Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed to enhance the lives of our residents in a meaningful way, but we can’t do it alone.

We are seeking a dedicated Employee Relations Specialist  to join our team and be a part of our life-changing mission . This is a full-time position based out of the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin. The hours for this position are Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 4:00PM. The salary range for this position is $70,000- $74,000 based on qualifications and experience. 

Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and works together to create happy, safe and purpose-filled lives for those individuals that we serve.

Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow in your Human Resources career.

You will make a difference at Marklund in the following ways:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters across the organization.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, policy interpretation, and employee relations best practices.
• Partner with leaders to resolve workplace issues while ensuring consistent application of HR policies and employment laws
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills

Human Resources Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree desired
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience desired
• In-depth knowledge of and ability to apply employment law, regulations and best practices required
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, or ability to quickly learn

An ideal candidate will also have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and a strong commitment to managing our HR policies and programs along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together to support our mission.

Job Benefits

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, and become an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve? 

Apply Today!