Human Resources Business Partner $55/hr

Job Description:

Employee Relations Consultant 

• Pay: $50-55/hr (dependent upon experience)
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 9:00a-5:00p (35-40 hours per week)
• Assignment: 6 month with possible extensions -
• Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid work schedule, 3 days onsite & 2 days remote. ONSITE for 30 days of training. 

Summary:
The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a business partner across the Boston Public Health Commission. The ideal candidate actively participates in developing, executing, coordinating and/or communicating human resource initiatives in employee relations, investigations, performance management, HR compliance, risk management, policy and procedure interpretation and other HR functions as requested.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Employee Relations experience.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Effectively communicate with management to provide direction and guidance on complex employment issues including disciplinary actions, behavior and conduct issues, terminations, leave administration, workplace conflict and other HR related issues.
• Partner with Labor and Employment to manage union grievances, disputes, employee issues and concerns.
• Manages internal employment investigations process; works with senior leadership to facilitate investigations and actively participate when necessary.
• Provides support to Senior HR leadership, and management staff on employment matters.
• Assists management in preparing performance management and formal disciplinary actions. Ensuring official documentation is properly maintained to support recommended employment actions.
• Consult with management in developing employee performance improvement plans. Partner with management to ensure proper policies and procedures are followed when preparing notices related to employee counseling and disciplinary action.
• Assist in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining employment handbook updates on policies and procedures.
• Research employment laws to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.