Employee Relations Specialist

Philadelphia Gas Works; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

HR knowledge

Investigation skills

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Labor Relations

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Overview

Philadelphia Gas Works

Looking for a challenge and ready to power up your career?

• Free Health Insurance Options
• 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

ThePhiladelphia Gas Works (PGW)is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

Become part of the PGW Team!

Employee Relations Specialist

This Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation and conducting workplace investigations while ensuring compliance with Company policies and employment laws.

Responsibilities

Receive, assess and respond to employee concerns, complaints and workplace issues in a timely and professional manner, including but not limited to:

• Conducting impartial workplace investigations.
• Recommending responses and providing policy infraction determinations.
• Representing PGW at external fact-finding hearings.
• Providing consultation, guidance and coaching to management personnel to address policy infractions and performance issues.

Support workplace accommodation process by case-managing accommodation requests and ensuring compliance with applicable policies.

Create and maintain spreadsheets regarding internal & external complaint status; analyze trends and prepare reports for submission to senior management.

Coordinate the Performance Improvement Plan process by assisting management team and employees in plan development and administration for both union and non-union personnel.

Conduct sexual harassment awareness, diversity and other appropriate training sessions.

Assist in the administration of the Employment Utilization Committee.

Perform other special projects and assignments as requested.

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).

Weoffer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance. PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinitative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

Locations: 800 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA19122; 5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted. Local candidates will be given preference - interview expenses are not funded