Employee Relations Specialist / Human Resources

Allied Universal; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Regional Human Resources Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment. This dynamic position focuses on employee relations, compliance, and training within a collaborative team. You will lead initiatives to improve employee retention and oversee critical HR functions across multiple states. With a commitment to enhancing workplace culture and ensuring legal compliance, your contributions will have a lasting impact on both the organization and the communities it serves. If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Personal Days

Accrued Vacation Time

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience required.
• Ability to train managers on employment law basics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and document employee complaints and legal issues.
• Monitor compliance in hiring practices and personnel documentation.

Skills

Employee Relations

Compliance

Training

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

Office Management Technology

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.

Job Description

Allied Universal is looking to hire a Regional Human Resources Manager.This position is responsible for employee relations, employment compliance, unemployment claims, and monitoring of employment status for the employees of that designated area. With a focus on investigations, manager and supervisor training, and compliance. This position will ensure all recruitment processes, practices, compliance, technology, and tools are used in the field to maintain stated region goals pertaining to non-billable overtime (NBOT), Security Officer Turnover, and Account Manager Turnover.

POSITION SITS IN OFFICE IN ST. LOUIS, MO.

• Role is focused on employee relations, compliance and training
• Territory includes MO, KS, NE, and IA
• 40% Travel

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigation of, response to, and documentation of employee complaints, including potential legal issues, EEOC charges, and focus groups.
• Monitoring of NBOT; Working with Recruiters in finding proactive solutions in staffing positions.
• Monitoring and assuring compliance in hiring practices, personnel documentation, and other compliance items (e.g. licensing, performance evaluations, LDW report, etc.).
• Training of account managers and supervisors in employee relations, positive employment practices, and avoidance of legal issues.
• Monitoring of employee terminations, assessment of documentation supporting terminations, and responses to theDepartment of Laborfor unemployment claims.
• Participation in employee retention and human capital management activities.
• Coach Managers, HR designees, and others who have HR responsibilities within a branch office.
• Oversee employee relations and claims management activities throughout the designated area, assuring that investigations are handled and documented appropriate to negating a lawsuit.
• Support the Regional HR Director and Legal team on sensitive investigations.
• Assure compliance with programs are being appropriately administered regarding licensing, I-9s, leaves of absences, vacations, personnel file maintenance, status changes, performance evaluations, terminations, etc.
• Develop, in conjunction with Branch Manager/ General Manager and HR Director, plans to reduce overtime and turnover

• Assist in development of managers through training on labor law, ER processes, and skills. Help Managers write development programs for managers with performance issues.
• Improve work environment and employee relations through effective customer service and various measures, including complaint investigation, grievance resolution, focus groups, etc., as appropriate to the situation and the Concern Resolution Policy.
• Ensure that corporate policies are appropriately enforced and implemented.
• Assure that appropriate information is communicated with and to the Managers and the Regional HR Director.
• Travel regularly throughout designated area to interact with and gain confidence of district support and operations personnel, and to investigate particularly serious allegations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration with a minimum of 2 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to train and explain to managers the basics in employment law for better understanding and supervisory ability.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Energetic and focused personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Must be highly proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology.
• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion
• Must have proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions and materials in strictest confidence
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

• Possess a valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience, a clean driving record (no major violations within last 36 months, no more than 1 accident in last 24 months, no more than one minor moving violation in last 24 months), a minimum level of insurance as required by company policy, and the ability to safely operate a vehicle.

• Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required. The ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PHR certification

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal day
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1372395