Benefits:

* Competitive compensation

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match

* Life and travel insurance

* Tuition assistance

* Wellness reimbursement program

* Paid holidays and vacation

What is an Employee Relations Specialist?

The Employee Relations Specialist conducts and resolves highly sensitive and complex investigations. Advises and provides proactive recommendations on employee relations issues. Fosters a positive work environment through full compliance with Company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal employment law. Identifies trends to address broader organizational and managerial issues.

What does an Employee Relations Specialist do?

* Conducts highly sensitive and complex investigations on a broad range of employee matters including, but not limited to, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour issues, performance management, management practices, and interpersonal conflicts.

* Develops comprehensive investigation plans applying knowledge of employment and discrimination laws, whistle-blowing laws, rules of evidence, discoverability, and other laws pertaining to investigation plans, investigations, reports and recommendations.

* Conducts prompt, thorough, and complex investigations, including conducting interviews, analyzes data, assesses risk, and recommends remediation.

* Consults and collaborates with other subject matter experts to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and a consistent employee relations approach across the system.

* Produces comprehensive and clear investigation reports summarizing allegations, investigative work performed, key findings and conclusions, ensuring that conclusions are evidence based. Produces other fact-finding reports, position statements and other formal documents as needed.

* Recommends next steps required to successfully resolve any identified issues in support of investigation findings. Aligns with manager and supervisor to gain appropriate consensus and support. Provide briefings to leaders on investigative matters as required.

* Resolves manager and employee issues directly by acting as a coach through providing guidance on conflict and dispute resolution.

* Utilizes case management system and other company tools to document findings and evidence. Analyzes aggregate casework data to identify issue trends and opportunities and develops strategies to address systemic issues and mitigate organizational risk.

* Represents the Company at various government agency hearings and proceedings.

* Conducts ad hoc tasks as assigned

* Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be an Employee Relations Specialist?

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and work experience in training, employee development or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree in human resources or related field and at least 3 year of experience in training, employee development or a related field. In lieu of an associate's degree, a high school diploma or equivalency degree and at least 5 years of experience in training, employee development or a related field.

* Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws including but not limited to FLSA, Title VII, ADA.

* Demonstrated conflict management and communication (verbal and in writing) skills.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management at all levels of the organization.

* Effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and composure.

* Ability to handle sensitive employee matters.

* Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams.

* A valid driver's license is required

Preferred:

* Preferred experience with relevant legal, project management and operational tools (including EthicsPoint).

* Formal training and/or experience in negotiation, mediation and/or dispute resolution is preferred.

* Supervisory experience is preferred.

Applications will be accepted until April 18, 2024.

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience.

Pay range: $78,900- $144,900

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the "Search Career Opportunities" button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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