Employee Relations Specialist

The Role

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will perform a variety of tasks on the Employee Relations (ER) team and contribute to the success of the centralized ER function. This role reports to the Manager, Employee Relations. This role will be mainly remote with a preference for a candidate in the Chicagoland area. Travel to the Chicago headquarters or other business locations across the US may be required 1-3 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Leading the review and analysis of all reasonable accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by engaging employees in the interactive process, making recommendations to Human Resources (HR) partners and business leaders, and communicating decisions with Green Thumb’s third-party administrator.
• Working cross-functionally and advising members of the People Team, including, but not limited to, HR Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards on risk assessments, policy interpretation, policy violations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and employee misconduct issues.
• Conducting internal investigations that allege potential inconsistencies with or violations of Green Thumb’s Code of Ethical Business Conduct and / or Employee Handbook, ranging from concerns of management style to more severe allegations such as bullying, all while following best practice investigation techniques.
• Serving as the point-person for ER’s case management system, EthicsPoint, including : Reviewing, assigning, and triaging all matters received in EthicsPointConducting outreach to the vendor for questions / changes on the platformEnabling access for users (add new HRBPs, reset passwords as needed, etc.)Assisting with monthly EthicsPoint audits and running EthicsPoint reports.
• Other projects, as needed.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

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