Employee Relations Specialist - Growth & Compliance

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

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.