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Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for managing a caseload of sensitive and escalated matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as overseeing leave of absence (LOA) administration. The Specialist provides subject matter expertise to leaders and colleagues on these topics and regularly advises managers on how to address related issues. Additional responsibilities also include providing guidance on policy interpretation, performance management, conflict resolution, and conduct concerns. The role emphasizes proactive coaching and risk mitigation to support effective leadership. Under the guidance of senior team members, the Specialist may assist with investigations involving harassment, discrimination, and policy violations, contributing to resolution strategies and documentation. Success in this role requires sound judgment, discretion, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage a high volume of sensitive matters with professionalism and efficiency.
Job Responsibility:
Promotes resolution of ADA and LOA matters through a collaborative approach while maintaining consistency in the application of the resolution
Serves as a liaison between management, colleagues, the Coaching Resource Center (CRC) and askHR teams for matters involving ADA and LOA
Manages a high-volume case load involving ADA/FMLA/LOA, driving inquiries to resolution in a timely fashion
escalates more serious inquiries with a sense of urgency
Provides consulting around routine performance management issues
Helps managers differentiate between performance and behavioral issues
Provides counsel on how to deal with time and attendance and leave management issues
write effective disciplinary actions, and
provide clearly written objectives and performance evaluations
Provides counsel on how to provide constructive feedback, write effective disciplinary actions, and provide clearly written objectives and performance evaluations
Under the guidance of more senior leaders, may conduct investigations related to claims of harassment or discrimination and makes recommendations for resolution
Refers supervisors and team leads to appropriate training classes and consulting available via the Adtalem online portal
Provides excellent customer service demonstrating timely follow up and a sense of urgency
Ensures appropriate case details are documented in the case management system
Effectively de-escalates issues
Mediates the resolution of colleague complaints
Escalates more complex issues to the Practice Leader for consultation
Educates managers regarding the spirit and intent of laws, regulations and organization policy
Remains current in applicable state and federal employment law
Completes other duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Required and Master's Degree preferred
PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP preferred and employment law coursework or training preferred
4+ years years of experience in HR with exposure to a wide range of employee relations issues with one to two years of experience specifically managing ADA, FMLA and LOA administration required and experience with claims and disputes such as EEO, FMLA and ADA required
Excellent communications, training, interpersonal skills and influencing skills
Strong facilitation, mediation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Good business acumen and writing skills
Skill in analyzing human resource and management problems and devising effective solutions.