Employee Relations Specialist

Bank is looking to hire an Employee Relations Specialist for it's growing team. This position is hybrid and requires working onsite 2 days a week in Manhattan.

Responsibilities Include:

Candidate will act as primary point of contact for employee relations issues.

Review and approve employee disciplinary actions such as written warnings and performance improvement plans.

Conduct follow up to complaints and ensure complex workplace issues are resolved. Conduct employee relations investigations as applicable.

Update and maintain complaints tracking and warning logs; maintain investigation files.

Prepare applicable written materials for documentation and conveying information.

Review involuntary terminations and attend termination meetings.

Provide coaching to managers in order to enhance their people and performance management skills.

Consult with and advise management regarding the interpretation of policies/practices to ensure compliance with legal and administrative requirements; facilitate resolution of issues.

Conduct exit interviews; identify trends and generate metrics.

Assist ER Manager in training ER Specialists, helping to resolve issues, act as a positive role-model, and foster teamwork. In the absence of the ER Manager assist with escalations, as needed.

Ensure compliance with federal, state and city employment laws.

Assist with the development and implementation of policies, programs and procedures related to employee relations.

Participate in regulatory and HR audits.

Experience required:

BA/BS degree required

4+ years of experience with Employee Relations in a non-unionized environment (i.e. approving disciplinary actions, terminations, etc).

Experience conducting and documenting Human Resources investigations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unfair treatment, etc.

Tactful with excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with highly sensitive matters. Must be able to make good judgement calls and be a strong problem solver.

Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and city employment laws