Employee Relations Specialist

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support the Employee Relations Center of Excellence. You will conduct investigations, provide consultation, and help ensure fair and legally compliant workplace practices across the organization.

You will collaborate with HR leadership, coach managers, and guide internal stakeholders on resolving workplace disputes, policy interpretation, and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• 5+ years of HR experience, with investigations and employee relations knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations, provide employee relations consultation, and support compliant outcomes.
• Review concerns submitted via Ethics Hotline and partner with stakeholders as needed.
• Document findings in investigation reports and assist with intake and escalation processes.
• Advise HR leadership on appropriate resolutions and follow-through.
• Educate HR partners and managers on policies, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication

MS Office

HR policies

Data-driven decisions

Emotional intelligence

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling them withinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company’s rewards, we’ve found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the Employee Relations Center of Excellence through investigations, employee relations consultation, policy support, compliance activities, documentation standards, and employee relations education to promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace practices. This position is responsible for supporting and executing employee relations programs, conducting investigations, and maintaining employee relations resources. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

HR MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE

• The primary responsibilities of this role are to conduct workplace investigations, provide employee relations consultation and conflict-resolution support, and contribute to consistent Employee Relations practices across the organization.
  • Employee Relations Investigations
• Conducts thorough, objective, and confidential investigations into complaints and grievances.
• Reviews and investigates employee relations concerns submitted through the Ethics Hotline, partnering with appropriate stakeholders based on the nature and complexity of the matter.
• Documents findings and recommendations in detailed investigation reports.
• Assists with employee relations intake, case triage, and escalation processes.
• Prepares clear investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations and partners with HR leadership on appropriate resolution and follow-through.
• Collaborates with HR leadership to support consistent and compliant outcomes.
• Mediates conflicts and facilitates resolutions between employees and management.
• Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders on resolving workplace disputes.
• Assesses, de-escalates, and supports resolution of workplace concerns, providing clear guidance and coaching to HR Business Partners, leaders, and employees as appropriate.

• Additional role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
  • Training and Development
    • Assists with development and delivery of training program on employee relations, compliance, and conflict resolution.
    • Supports development and maintenance of employee relations templates and resources.
    • Tracks employee relations matters and organizes case data to provide Employee Relations leadership visibility into trends, recurring themes, and areas requiring broader review or action.
    • Helps educate HR partners, employees, and managers on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
    • Analyzes employee relations data to identifytrends and areas for improvement.
  • Workplace Accommodations
    • Supports workplace accommodation administration and other compliance-related employee relations processes.
  • Policy & Compliance
    • Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
    • Assists with maintenance and administration of policies and procedures to promote compliance and mitigate risk.
    • Monitors changes in labor laws and supports updates to company policies and practices as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Investigative and conflict resolution skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Timely and accurate work with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including effective presentations.
• Proficient in MS Office and adaptable to various software tools.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employee relations, and employment laws.
• Proven ability to support change and assist with the design of HR solutions that foster a positive culture.
• Technology advocate, using data to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
• Self-motivated and accountable, demonstrating initiative in all tasks.
• Strong organizational and listening skills, fostering collaboration and relationship-building.
• High emotional intelligence, handling sensitive issues with empathy.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years relevant human resources experience (Required)
• Experience with navigating complex investigations, employee relations, employment laws and regulations. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in HRIS and other relevant software applications.(Preferred)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the laws and policies affecting employee relations processes, programs, and/or strategies, including but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, etc.(Preferred)
• Provides demonstrated knowledge in specialized regulatory areas globally (including EEO, ADA, OFCCP, FMLA, WARN Act, OSHA, FLSA, etc.)(Preferred)
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• May require periods of travel
• Normal office environment
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity:Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

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