Employee Relations Assistant

Overview

Red Coats Inc. is a privately held company founded over 60 years ago based in Bethesda, Maryland. We specialize in providing commercial office cleaning services to a myriad of customers. We have established ourselves as a results-oriented, customer-focused company, and now have multiple offices in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to hire an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated individual to become our next Employee Relations Assistant. He or she will be responsible for managing a range of activities related to employee/labor relations and human resource compliance for the National Capital Division. This position is based in Bethesda, MD, and supports company operations in different states.

Are you experienced in handling employee requests and concerns in an efficient and effective manner? Are you used to working in a fast-paced environment? Are you dedicated, detail-oriented, and diligent? If so, then you may be the person we are looking for!!! We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS, including comprehensive medical, dental, and Life Insurance, 401 (K) – FREE PARKING - GENEROUS PAID LEAVE, AND TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Responsibilities

• Attends, participates, and or conducts employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and internal investigations.
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Collaborates in union-related matters and aids in grievance resolution.
• Provides support for employee leave under both the federal and state Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), from the employee’s initial notice of need for leave until return to work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (preferred course of study: Sociology, Human Resources, Communications).
• One to two years of human resources experience in employee relations and or related human resources field.
• Must have experience dealing with sensitive information and can maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; prioritize and complete tasks while working under a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible as this position will require you to work some nights and weekends to meet with employees or hold meetings.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Must have good organizational skills and must be able to multitask.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Bilingual preferred: Proficient in Spanish

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