We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Temporary HR Professional to join our established non-profit client for a critical three-month, full-time assignment.
This role is focused on providing expert support in complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations. This assignment has the potential for extension, and there is a possibility that this opportunity could lead to a future permanent role with the client.
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Relations Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and conflicts, providing guidance and resolution strategies.
- Workplace Investigations: Plan, conduct, and document thorough, timely, and confidential investigations into allegations of policy violations, misconduct, and other employee grievances.
- Compliance: Ensure all employee relations activities, documentation, and resolutions adhere to federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as the client's internal policies.
- Reporting: Document and track all ER cases and investigation findings, providing clear reports to the client's HR leadership.
- Consultation: Advise management on disciplinary action and performance improvement plans, ensuring fair and consistent application of policy.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience solely focused on addressing employee concerns, managing employee relations, and conducting formal workplace investigations.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- Legal Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of state and federal employment regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO laws).
- Non-Profit Experience (Highly Valued): Familiarity with OPWDD regulations is highly preferred, demonstrating an understanding of the regulated environment in which the client operates.
- Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, proven ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and effectively handle sensitive situations.
Company Overview
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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