Employee Relations Associate

Overview About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust,we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. This position will report to our Frederick, MD as well as travel frequently to construction job sites. Responsibilities This position will be located on a construction job site Act as a liaison between employees and management Investigate complaints, provide counseling and work toward conflict resolution while keeping supervisors apprised Recommend corrective actions and support supervisors with discipline and the separation process Periodically walk around the project sites and interact with employees to answer questions, address concerns and assess the work environment Identify issues that need to be escalated to corporate HR Stay abreast of labor laws and advise supervisors on their application Clarify company policies and procedures Coach supervisors on compliance with HR-related policies and procedures Facilitate the annual performance review process in conjunction with corporate HR Participate in face-to-face evaluations, when practical Arrange training for employees and supervisors as needed Be familiar and facilitate new hire orientation Listen and respond to inquiries from employees Educate employees on benefits throughout the year and during open enrollment Ensure labor law posters and other company-required posters are up-to-date and in clear view Conduct exit interviews and determine root causes for voluntary terminations Suggest and implement retention strategies Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continual improvements to the employee experience Additional Job Requirements: Independently assess situations, exercise good judgment and solve problems Understand and respect sensitive nature of confidential information Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong organizational skills Exercise attention to detail Be responsive, self-motivated, a team player and task-oriented Motivate and persuade others Possess energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for engaging employees Thrive in a fast-paced work environment Qualifications 2+ years' relevant experience in employee relations or related field, preferably in the construction or engineering industry Bachelor's degree in a relevant field AS with 6+ years of experience 8+ with no degree Fluency in English and Spanish required This position will require 25% travel We offer an excellent benefits package including: A competitive salary Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k Retirement Plan Military Reserve pay offset Paid maternity leave Abilities: Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hands or arms in any direction. Possessing finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences Effectively communicating information and ideas by speaking so others will understand Reading and comprehending information and ideas presented in writing Applying general rules to specific problems to come up with answers that make sense Understanding the speech of another person Proficiency at using personal computer, tablet and smart phone and various applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Outlook Fluency in English and Spanish is required Pay Range USD $78,320.00 - USD $97,900.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr