Public relations director Jobs in Augusta, GA

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Job Summary

The Employee Relations Business Partner will play a critical supporting role in supporting the HR Business Partner team. They will assist with the day-to-day employee relations operations ensuring we maintain a fair complaint and supportive workplace. This role will partner with HR and Legal to resolve workplace issues provide guidance on HR policies and promote a culture of respect and collaboration.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues including complaints conflicts and policy inquiries.

Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into employee complaints harassment discrimination and other workplace concerns.

Advise managers and employees on the interpretation and application of HR policies procedures and employment laws.

Document all employee relations cases investigations and outcomes in accordance with company and legal requirements.

Support performance management processes including coaching corrective action and terminations.

Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation sessions between employees or between employees and management.

Monitor workplace trends and recommend improvements to HR policies and practices.

Responsible for the upkeep of Employee Handbook with guidance from Legal and leads communication to HR Partners and leaders when there are policy updates.

Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations.

Partner with HR Operations on background check reviews.

Develop and deliver training to managers and staff on employee relations topics such as workplace conduct conflict resolution and anti-discrimination.

Collaborate with HR Legal and Compliance teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in human resources Law Business Administration or a related field required.

5 years of employee relations experience and preferably a minimum of 3 years in HR business partner roles in dynamic high-growth environments

Strong knowledge of federal state and local employment laws (e.g. FMLA ADA FLSA Title VII).

Excellent communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Familiarity with ER areas such as performance management corrective action and conflict resolution; you are able to navigate complex conversations and provide objective input

Ability to conduct sensitive and confidential investigations with professionalism and integrity.

Strong organizational and documentation skills.

HR certification (PHR SHRM-CP) is a plus.

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Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening which may include employment verification education verification criminal history check and other job-related inquiries as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1