Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist (Temp to Perm)Location: College Point, NYEmployment Type: Temp-to-PermSchedule: Full-Time, OnsiteHourly Rate: $37/hourJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a temp-to-perm opportunity in College Point, NY. This position will support a positive, respectful, and productive workplace by partnering with managers and employees on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, performance issues, and organizational policies.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution. Experience supporting employees in a unionized environment is strongly preferred.ResponsibilitiesServe as a primary point of contact for managers regarding employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and organizational policies.Provide guidance and coaching to managers regarding performance management, corrective action, attendance, workplace conduct, and conflict resolution.Conduct or assist with workplace investigations involving employee conduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations.Maintain accurate and confidential documentation related to employee relations cases and investigations.Train and assist managers with performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and corrective measures.Support conflict resolution and mediation efforts to effectively address workplace issues.Help ensure employee relations practices are applied consistently and fairly and comply with applicable employment laws and organizational policies.Identify recurring employee relations trends and recommend improvements to policies, practices, training, and workplace culture.Provide training and education to managers and employees regarding workplace policies, professional conduct, performance expectations, and employee relations practices.Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.Collaborate with HR leadership and other departments on sensitive or complex employee matters.Maintain strict confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.Perform additional HR-related responsibilities as needed.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial or Labor Relations, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.3+ years of experience in employee relations, human resources, or a related HR function.Experience handling employee complaints, workplace investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.Experience working in a unionized environment, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and labor relations practices, is strongly preferred.Strong understanding of employment practices, HR policies, and employee relations principles.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and confidentially.SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy