Description:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and five (5) years of direct employee relations experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- HR related certification is preferred.
- Previous experience in generating and analyzing employee relations related reports for internal and external reporting purposes.
- Previous experience conducting full cycle employee relations-based investigations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Detailed knowledge of principles and methods of conducting investigations.
- Detailed knowledge of Local, State and Federal employment laws and or policies (i.e. EEOC, IDHR, DOL, ILRB, FLSA, etc.).
- Detailed knowledge of labor unions and contracts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong listening skills, independent judgment, and decision-making ability.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Good Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to resolve conflicts, disputes, and negotiate with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
- Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Ability to extract and review information from records, including studies, memoranda, and reports and draw conclusions or recommendations.