Garver's exceptional Human Resources team is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist. Under the general supervision of the Employee Experience Leader, this position plays a critical role in supporting Garver’s culture and fostering positive relationships between employees and managers. This position is responsible for promoting a positive work environment, addressing, and resolving workplace issues, and ensuring compliance with employment law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on workplace matters.
- Assist in the performance management process, including guiding managers on handling performance related issues, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
- Conduct thorough employee investigations into employee relations issues and recommend appropriate actions.
- Stay informed about employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
- Provide advice to supervisors and employees as they relate to compliance with regulations and laws.
- Conduct stay and exit interviews.
- Prepare reports on employee relations for management review.
- Develop effective relationships with supervisors and employees to promote a positive employee experience.
- Provide support in other areas of the Employee Experience team as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience of progressively responsible HR experience.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local legal requirements related to employment law.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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