Job Description and Requirements
The Employee Relations Specialist will have the ability to work from home after the successful completion of training. The training period can vary and will take place at the RBFCU Administrative Service Center – Live Oak, Texas.
The Employee Relations Specialist should have basic knowledge of the performance improvement process (Counseling) and/or disciplinary action processes from previous employers. The selected candidate will work with and provide consultation and guidance to managers at various levels to resolve employee issues and improve employee performance within the credit union (CU). In addition, the ER Specialist will review contracts, red lines and suggest changes and will track the progress of contracts from draft to "ready for signature" status, then upload the contracts into the appropriate database (currently Quantivate).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Possess basic knowledge of the performance improvement process (Counseling) and/or disciplinary action processes from previous employers.
- Provide consultation and guidance to managers at various levels to resolve employee issues and improve employee performance within the CU.
- Utilize consultation skills to dissect and process verbally and in writing the issues brought to HR's attention.
- Assist with the CU's Affirmative Action Plan and EEO Reporting.
- Review contracts, red lines and suggest changes to contracts.
- Track the progress of contracts from draft to "ready for signature" status, then upload the contracts into the appropriate database (currently Quantivate).
- The ability to review lengthy contracts and comprehend the legal verbiage is extremely helpful.
- May assist other areas of HR as needed, such as in recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, HRIS and employee files.
- All other duties as assigned (note: essential functions and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice).
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum one year of HR related work experience and/or education
- Knowledge of performance improvement as well as disciplinary processes
- Exceptional consultation skills a must
- Ability to analyze legal jargon
- Intermediate to advanced skills in utilizing Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and dedication to building strong relationships with co-workers and managers
- Must be able to multi-task, detail oriented and have excellent organization and communication skills
- Maintain a positive attitude, professional appearance and provide a positive company image
- May travel within the state of Texas, but less than 10% of the time (primarily Austin/San Antonio/Dallas areas)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.