Employee Relations Specialist

Socket.dev; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Partners LP is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist in Newton, MA to focus on labor relations, grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions in both unionized and non-unionized settings. You will partner with HRBP and Talent Development to educate employees and ensure policy adherence while supporting M&A labor activities and unemployment processes.

The role emphasizes consistent investigation practices, workplace fairness, and collaboration with legal and payroll teams.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively and tailor message to appropriate audience
• Understands HR practices, principles, and legal / compliance requirements in a local environment
• Understands and maintains general knowledge of all business operations
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to be fair and consistent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience with Workday and SharePoint preferred
• Resilient and able to quickly adapt to change
• Ability to synthesize information and identify trends
• Bachelor's Degree Degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations or related field

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

Employee relations

HR policy knowledge

Investigations

Disciplinary actions

Unemployment processes

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in HR / Labor Relations

Tools

Workday

SharePoint

Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

The Employee Relations Specialist focuses on managing employee and labor relations, including some unionized environments. Responsibilities include handling grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, as well as supporting M&A labor relations and unemployment processes. The position also partners with HR and Talent Development to educate employees, ensure policy adherence, and align employee advocacy with business strategy.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

TheGlobal Spiritis how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Job Description:

• 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

Additional Job Description:

• Able to communication effectively and tailor message to appropriate audience


• Understands HR practices, principles, and legal / compliance requirements in a local environment


• Understands and maintains general knowledge of all business operations


• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail


• Strong administrative skills


• Ability to be fair and consistent


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)


• Experience with Workday and SharePoint preferred


• Resilient and able to quickly adapt to change


• Ability to synthesize information and identify trends


• Bachelor's Degree Degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations or related field

Pay Range:

$73,600.00 - $110,400.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Coins!We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.


• Health & Wellness- Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.


• The Road Ahead– We offer 401k and a match component!


• Professional Development- We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.