Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist

Global Partners LP; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Global Partners LP is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to manage grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and support labor relations in unionized environments. You will partner with HR and Talent Development to educate employees, ensure policy adherence, and align employee advocacy with business strategy.

As a Fortune 500 company with a long history, we empower teams, encourage collaboration, and drive accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, labor relations or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, policy compliance, and labor relations.
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support unionized employees including grievances & arbitration
• Manage employee relations issues as they come in through whistleblower, hotline 3rd party agencies, etc.
• Identify, recommend, and consult on discipline management with responsible HRBP
• Investigate external party complaints which include an HR or employee component
• Support and consult with escalated employee relations issues with responsible HRBP
• Adhere to consistent approach and practices around employee investigations
• Participate in unemployment hearings, support payroll with requests and respond to unemployment questionnaires
• Execute on needed labor relations support for M&A and actions for unionization: (campaigns, activities and Divestitures)
• Respond to requests from Legal for HR related matters as needed
• Adjudication of and background checks, pre-adverse action
• Manage the severance agreement process
• Partner with TD department and HRBP to develop and implement tools and training to educate employees, drive HR compliance, and promote accountability across the organization
• Monitor and respond to employee engagement feedback

Skills

Communication

HR policies

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Workday

SharePoint

Change management

Analytical thinking

Employee advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Labor Relations or related field

Tools

Workday

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Partners LP is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to manage grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and support labor relations in unionized environments. You will partner with HR and Talent Development to educate employees, ensure policy adherence, and align employee advocacy with business strategy.

As a Fortune 500 company with a long history, we empower teams, encourage collaboration, and drive accountability.