Employee Relations Partner - Hybrid, Growth & Policy Impact

Philadelphia Gas Works; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Health Insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Flex Spending

Commuter Benefits

Pension Plan

Free Parking

Wellness Programs

Onsite Gyms

Tuition Assistance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Environment

Job summary

Philadelphia Gas Works, based in Philadelphia, seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to advise leaders and employees on workplace concerns, policy interpretation and investigations. The role focuses on compliance with employment laws and sensitive handling of confidential matters.

You will respond to issues, support accommodation processes, and help manage improvement plans for both union and non-union staff, while maintaining high confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, Business Administration, Labor Relations or related fields.
• 1 to 3 years of experience directly related to human resources and employee relations.
• Receipt of Professional Human Resource (PHR) designation would be a plus.
• Must have knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws such as Title VII, Equal Pay, American with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act, etc.
• Must possess interpersonal skills and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and impartiality.
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Must be an effective communicator both verbally and written.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess and respond to employee concerns, complaints and workplace issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct impartial workplace investigations.
• Represent PGW at external fact-finding hearings.
• Provide consultation, guidance and coaching to management personnel to address policy infractions and performance issues.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets regarding internal & external complaint status; analyze trends and prepare reports for senior management.
• Coordinate the Performance Improvement Plan process with management and employees for union and non-union staff.
• Conduct sexual harassment awareness, diversity and other training sessions.
• Assist in the administration of the Employment Utilization Committee.
• Perform other special projects and assignments as requested.

Skills

HR knowledge

Investigation skills

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Labor Relations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Philadelphia Gas Works, based in Philadelphia, seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to advise leaders and employees on workplace concerns, policy interpretation and investigations. The role focuses on compliance with employment laws and sensitive handling of confidential matters.

You will respond to issues, support accommodation processes, and help manage improvement plans for both union and non-union staff, while maintaining high confidentiality and professional standards.