What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Specialist position at Empire Kosher?
Company Overview
Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. is dedicated to producing the highest quality kosher chicken and turkey products while maintaining strict animal welfare standards. With a rich history rooted in family farms and a commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on our vertically integrated operations that ensure traceability and quality from farm to table.
Job Overview
We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team. In this role, you will be instrumental in fostering a positive workplace environment by managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and supporting HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for creating an inclusive and compliant workplace culture.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to managers and staff.
- Manage employee misconduct investigations with transparency and adherence to legal standards.
- Facilitate conflict management processes, ensuring fair resolutions that align with company policies, collective bargaining agreement and legal standards.
- Support talent acquisition efforts by assisting with employee orientation, onboarding, and HR sourcing activities.
- Ensure compliance with employment & labor law regulations such as FMLA, workers' compensation, and HR legal requirements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in supervising or managing human resources teams within a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills coupled with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Knowledge of HR systems such as ADP, Kronos, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with employment law in talent management, HR compliance, and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Skills in data analysis, process improvement, and strategic planning related to human capital management.
- Minimum of 3 years of HR experience
Join us as an Employee Relations Specialist where your expertise will help shape a positive work environment that values fairness, compliance, and continuous improvement!
Pay: $51,500.00 - $62,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,500 - $62,100