Employee Relations Specialist

Corporate Office - Boston, 2 Center Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America Req #1613

Employee Relations Specialist, Corporate Home Office - Boston, MA (Hybrid)

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The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for working with employees and leaders to foster a culture that is reflective of Beacons Values and ensures an engaging, equitable, inclusive, and respectful experience for all employees. The Employee Relations (ER) Specialist supports Beacon Communities by providing employees, leaders, and select business partners, with expertise, including recommendations on creating a great workplace, interpretation and action planning following employee engagement survey results, policy creation and interpretation, leading workplace investigations performance management, reasonable accommodation inquiries, employee relations data analytics, and other workplace projects impacting the employee experience.

The ER Specialist must be able to handle a wide range of complex and highly sensitive employment situations and demonstrate strong emotional intelligence that permits skillful interaction with employees at all levels of the organization who have a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.

Reports to: Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provide advice on creating and maintaining a positive and engaging work environment.
• Analyze and interpret employee engagement survey results; making action-oriented suggestions in collaboration with other leaders and co-workers as follow-up
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees with a wide range of employee relations issues
• Develop, implement, and interpret employee relations policies and procedures
• Act as an impartial and unbiased observer and representative for all parties involved in a range of employee relations matters.
• Investigate and resolve complex and sensitive workplace matters (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, theft, conflicts of interest, etc), including determining appropriate investigation strategies, leading interviews and document review, and determining findings and recommendations for appropriate resolution
• Develop and conduct employee relations training programs
• Provide formal and informal training for management/supervisory staff on policies and procedures; discipline and discharge; and federal, state, and local laws.
• Draft comprehensive investigation-related documents to include written warnings and other levels of progressive discipline
• Respond to employee complaints with federal, state, and local administrative agencies as needed
• Manage complex situations related to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and leave of absence
• Assist with other ER project work and consultations related to creating an inclusive and respectful employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws are followed and consistently applied throughout the states in which Beacon operates. Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance.
• Keep informed of all new regulatory requirements and developments within the states in which Beacon operates.
• Create and maintain an effective system for organizing performance counseling anddevelopment planning documentation
• Detect and mitigate risk: apply employee and labor relations expertise to successfully identify trends, gaps, and challenges; execute solution-focused strategies and programs to mitigate risks in partnership with the leadership team

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyze, and maintain talent management metrics and data relating to performance
• Draft responses to unemployment claims and participate in unemployment hearings when necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma required

Required Work Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of Employee Relations experience preferably in a multi-state organization with a significant non-exempt workforce

Professional License/Registration/Certification

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Preferred
• Occasional in and out-of-state travel required
• Moderate stress may occur at times

Physical Demands

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Company Overview:

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing.

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Benefits Offered:

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.

As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:

• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
• Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance. With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities and more

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates . We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.

• Corporate Office - Boston, 2 Center Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America