Employee Relations Specialist
Vectrus
- Kuwait
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesThis position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company
- Helps manage employee relations matters for LC V
- Provides counsel and guidance to managers and employees regarding company policies and procedures
- Conducts internal investigations
- Prepares required legal and Government reports
- Ensures that all terminations, investigations, and employee relations matters are handled with consistency and fairness and without discrimination.
- Works with managers and/or employees to address, manage, and resolve employee relations issues, while maintaining confidentiality
- Handles all ER matters which include, but are not limited to, employee performance, attendance, application of law, policy and procedure, Code of Conduct and compliance, etc
- Conducts internal investigations locally and through travel to field locations as needed
- Participates in unemployment hearings as needed
- Provides and participates in supervisory and employee training.
- Works closely with the Legal Department and outside counsel to ensure that the company is in compliance with employment law in the administration of company policies and procedures.
- Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
- Must be able to obtain a Host Country Driver's License
- Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years of Human Resources disciplines experience required, with three (3) of those being in employee/labor relations including personnel investigations and conflict/complaint resolution and a minimum of two (2) years in an OCONUS contracting environment working in Human Resources is highly desirable.
- Candidate must also possess proficiency in EEO guidelines, and standard Human Resources policies/practices.
- Must also be able to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Skills:
- PHR preferred
- Strong client/customer focus, coupled with a collaborative style.
- Ability to handle confidential materials/issues, employee files, organizational change, grievances, and performance reviews.
- Strong attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, scheduling and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to interact and communicate well with individuals at all levels of the organization and across cultures including the ability to handle difficult conversations.
- Ability to build authentic relationships by making oneself available to others and listening to and respecting the perspectives and opinions of others.
- Must possess excellent writing skills for the purpose of composing/drafting correspondence such as: disciplinary/adverse and performance based actions letters (e.g. reprimands, proposal and decisions for suspensions/removals, and performance improvement plans).
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues and influence decisions without direct decision making authority.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems or issues by gathering and assessing information, taking advice, and using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Working Conditions:
- Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, duty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
- Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
- Physical Requirements:
- Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
- Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
- Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.