Employee Relations Specialist

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist Location: (City, State): Houston, TX Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 + Bonus
Formal Job Description: We are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to lead employee and labor relations, policy development, and compliance across multiple locations. This role will support leadership in implementing HR initiatives, providing strategic guidance, and driving organizational effectiveness.
Main Duties or Job Description:

• Conduct thorough internal investigations, document findings, and provide recommendations in line with company policies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the company.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, offering innovative and compliant HR solutions.
• Partner with legal and internal stakeholders to support labor negotiations and address employment-related legal matters.
• Advise and support leaders in managing performance and attendance issues through coaching and progressive discipline.
• Represent the organization in labor discussions, negotiations, and meetings with employee or labor groups.
• Act as a communication conduit across locations to ensure consistent implementation of HR programs and practices.
• Design and facilitate HR-related training sessions to address organizational needs.
• Manage employee relations within assigned areas, offering guidance on conflict resolution, coaching, disciplinary actions, and appeals.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, including talent management, diversity, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Oversee HR operations ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.

Wants on Resume:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Multi-state ER, policy, and training experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of HR experience, including 2+ years in employee/labor relations at a senior level.
• Union or contract negotiation experience a plus.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Additional Details:

• Direct Hire
• 100% Onsite

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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