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Employee Relations Specialist job description

This Employee Relations Specialist job description template can be used to advertise open positions in your company.

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Responsibilities

  • Collaborating and communicating with employees to understand their concerns.

  • Counseling and providing guidance and support to the employees and resolving their issues.

  • Understanding and knowing the company’s benefits and compensation programs and packages.

  • Investigating and identifying the root cause of issues and misunderstandings within various departments.

  • Obtaining and maintaining employee details and keeping the database up to date.

  • Observing and tracking employee's performances at regular intervals.

  • Keeping an up-to-date record of promotions and benefits given to the employees.

  • Organizing and attending employee training sessions.

  • Assisting with the HR department's recruitment efforts in hiring new employees.

  • Designing induction and orientation programs for new hires.

  • Assisting with termination decisions and attending and recording exit interviews and taking on board feedback.

  • Performing background checks for new hires were required.

  • Assisting with the organization of physical exams of employees where required.

  • Aiding communication between management and employees and resolving issues.

  • Ensuring the company’s policies are kept up to date and in line with industry best practices.

  • Discuss issues, concerns, and relations matters with senior management personnel.

  • Attending conferences and events as an employee liaison to keep up to date with current trends and possible improvements.

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    Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience and education

  • Demonstrated work experience as an Employee Relations Specialist, or a similar role

  • In-depth understanding of employee policies and laws

  • Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize own workload

  • Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse with various types of people from multiple backgrounds and cultures

  • Good listening and counseling abilities

  • Proficiency in MS Office Tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

  • Outstanding negotiation skills and influencing skills

  • A good listening ear

  • A strong eye for details and accuracy

  • Well-developed critical thinking and decision-making skills along with excellent problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to lead, delegate effectively and motivate a team

  • Sound approach and understanding of the importance to maintain sensitive and confidential information

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