Employee Relations Specialist

Description

Job Overview 8am 5pm (Shift Subject To Change Based On Business Needs)

The Employee Relations Specialist works at both the strategic and operational level to manage various personnel policies that affect employees at work. These issues include working conditions, performance management, employee morale issues, FMLA, absence management, employee grievances and grievance procedures.  Initiates and conducts employee investigations, prepares documentation and makes recommendations for corrective/disciplinary actions. 

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops, recommends, and implements employee relations polices
• Ensures uniform application of HR policies and procedures
• Conducts an organization audit to identify employee relations issues; Takes appropriate actions to address and resolve issues
• Arranges for distribution of periodicals, professional articles, and research information to department managers for review and discussion
• Participates in the design and delivery of supervisory/management presentations based on trends in employee activities, changes in employment law, employee benefits, employee safety and progressive development in Human Resources
• Participates in the design and delivery of internal employee relations materials regarding policy and procedure
• Assists in the preparation of other presentations directed towards employees
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations
• Provides a professional and efficient service to operational departments which is valued by the employees
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements (Please Ensure You Meet The Listed Requirements Prior To Applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Bachelor’s degree with a two (2) years of work experience in Employee Relations– required
  • OR Associates degree with four (4) years of work experience in Employee Relations– required
• Experience with conducting, assessing, and writing comprehensive investigative reports– required
• Work experience in a casino environment highly desirable
• SPHR or PHR certification highly desirable
• Knowledge of personnel laws and regulations with an emphasis on those related to fair employment and employee relations 
• Knowledge of EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) laws and regulations
• Experience with conducting presentations at all levels of the organization
• Experience with working in a remote reporting relationship
• A flexible communication style and the ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to change the style of approach to suit individual employees and managers when necessary
• Experience with building and maintaining excellent work relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
• Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.