Employee Relations Specialist

Description

Build Your Career with Ashley

Grow your career on a team that strives to enhance the employee experience at all levels. By joining our Human Resources team, you’ll be a part of a caring community that provides great benefits and resources to our employees, all while thriving in a dynamic environment.

Employee Relations Specialist - Onsite Colton, CA

Who Are We?

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business

What Will You Do?

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for providing Employee Relations (ER) support to managers and team members including administering employment policies and practices, researching and/or investigating team member concerns, and making recommendations that effectively promote positive employee relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Conflict Resolution: Addressing workplace conflicts, disputes, and grievances by investigating issues, mediating discussions, and finding resolutions that align with company policies and legal regulations.

· Investigations: Conducting investigations into claims of harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality throughout the process.

· Training and Education: Delivering training programs for managers and employees on topics related to employee relations, conflict resolution, and company policies.

· Data Analysis: Analyzing employee relations trends and data to identify areas for improvement, proactively addressing potential issues, and recommending strategies for enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.

· Collaboration: Working closely with HR teams, management, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure consistency in employee relations practices and policies.

· Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of investigations, complaints, and resolutions while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and privacy regulations.

· Advisory Role: Providing guidance to managers and supervisors on employee-related matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures.

· Employee Engagement: Implementing strategies to enhance employee engagement, morale, and a positive workplace culture.

· Policy Development: Draft clear and comprehensive organizational policies. Involves research relevant regulations and collaboration with stakeholders.

What Do You Need?

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

· 2+ years Human Resources experience, such as HR Generalist/HR Business Partner is required.

· Professional Human Resource Certification, preferred

· Advanced knowledge of state and federal employment laws, safety practices and procedures, and employee relations principles

· A positive can-do attitude!

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Compensation: Annual Salary = $66,560 - $82,251. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company.

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Our Core Values

· Honesty & Integrity

· Passion, Drive, Discipline

· Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

· Dirty Fingernail

· Growth Focused

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