Employee Relations Specialist, Senior

Spectraforce Technologies
sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
Dec 20, 2024
Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist Location: San Diego, CA Duration: 6+ Months Shift: M-F 8:30 AM - 5PM Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Leverages knowledge of Employee Relations best practices, including applicable state/federal/central law and fair and equitable employment practices to support and pro-actively lead ER-related projects (e.g., investigations, performance improvement plans, conflict management, etc.) and any follow-up with some guidance. Manages ER investigations related to dissatisfaction, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, pay equity, interpersonal conflict and/or ethical violations with support. Leverages data and information from analytic tools, surveys, observations, and supervisors to make data-based decisions on ER-related topics (e.g., employee morale, employee engagement, work/life balance, organizational culture, employee turnover, workplace incidences, etc.). Collaborates with and provides support for immediate team members, internal counsel, HR teams, and other relevant resources to resolve employee relations-related issues effectively and in compliance with local/applicable laws. Learns and applies knowledge of current socio-political and regulatory landscape to accomplish work that is aligned with company's priorities, culture, and vision. Seeks essential knowledge of advances in the Employee Relations field and identifies opportunities for professional growth and development; shares knowledge with others. Writes clear and detailed technical documentation and/or reports for projects and investigations, reviews technical documentation for others. Level of Responsibility: Works under some supervision. Decisions are moderate in nature. Errors are detected and corrected with relatively minor financial impact or effect on projects, operations, or customer relationships. May require involvement beyond immediate work group to correct. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex to others who may have limited knowledge of the subject in question. Role may require basic negotiation and influence, cooperation, tact, and diplomacy, etc. Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions). Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework. Substantial creativity is needed to innovate new processes, procedures, or work products within guidelines or to achieve established objectives. Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required. Incumbent's input may be solicited during strategic planning period. Required Skills: Performance Management - must have demonstrated experience working with managers and employees to improve employee performance Experience conducting investigations Conflict resolution - the ability to handle conflicts and settle disputes fairly and constructively Analytical skills - can gather information and make informed decisions based on the information gathered Communication - build trust easily, communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality Technologies: Microsoft Office Experience with HR management software in general (Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle, HR Acuity or other case management database) Required Education: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related work experience. OR Associate's degree and 5+ years of Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related work experience. OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related work experience. About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRA FORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRA FORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com Benefits: SPECTRA FORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRA FORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRA FORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. California Applicant Notice: SPECTRA FORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com. LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRA FORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. At SPECTRA FORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $42.30/hr.