Employee Relations Specialist - Norfolk, VA

Employee Relations Specialist

The Employee Relations Specialist administers employee relations and human resources practices consistent with local, state, and federal laws while maintaining and developing positive working relationships between people. This role is hourly, full-time, in-office in Norfolk, VA. Previous professional experience in HR or Employee Relations is required to be considered for this role; bilingual applicants in English and Spanish are preferred.

Essential Function

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Provides guidance on HR policies and procedures

Facilitates training

Provides counseling to employees and leaders

Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures

Ensures education of leaders on compliance and labor laws

Reviews and advises leaders on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), Performance Management Reviews and Performance Coaching

Reviews and ensures sound reasoning and appropriate administration of employee terminations

Acts as a credible, trusted advisor to leadership

Performs investigations and creates associated reports

Partners with stakeholders to develop and execute programs and initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Competencies:

Excellent ability with soft skills such as professionalism and teamwork

Ability to multitask

Ability to explain tasks and explain concepts

Ability to use Microsoft Office and HR systems software

Highly-skilled in conflict resolution techniques

Skilled with presentation techniques

Qualifications:

2+ years in HR Employee Relations or similar role

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. The incumbent must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is located in an office environment and may allow for hybrid remote work.

Travel

May travel up to 10%.

Preferred education and experience:

Interviewing and Investigation skills training

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements:

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

AI Usage Disclaimer:

As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.