Employee Relations Specialist | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to enhance their HR team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in navigating employee concerns, supporting managers, and fostering a respectful workplace. You will collaborate with HR Business Partners to tackle challenges and drive performance improvements. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a positive impact in the workplace. If you are passionate about human resources and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid Life and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of HR experience, ideally in employee relations.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake calls and investigate team member concerns.
• Collaborate with HR partners to resolve issues effectively.
• Document findings and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Employee relations

Conflict navigation

Effective communication

Active listening

Judgment and ethical consideration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management

Equivalent experience in related field

Job description

Minneapolis, MN, United States | HQ Business Support

Mortenson is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to join the Mortenson family. This position is part of the Employee Relations team, which sits within the Human Resource Business Partner umbrella. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and gain a solid foundation in the core aspects of Human Resources. In this role, you will navigate and investigate concerns and complaints, provide support to both team members and managers, and work proactively with teams to maintain a safe and respectful work environment. Additionally, you will collaborate with HR Business Partners to support managers and leaders in addressing challenges and enhancing performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct intake calls and investigate team member concerns.
• Collaborate with HR business partners and managers to resolve issues.
• Document findings and actions taken, ensuring accuracy.
• Assess and implement effective solutions to concerns.
• Interpret and apply policies to various situations.
• Coach and counsel team members and managers.
• Assist in disciplinary decisions and performance management.
• Assist team members and managers through the interactive discussion process pertaining to accommodation requests.
• Analyze data trends and provide training on best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws, and company policies.
• Assist with separation and performance management documents.
• Manage, maintain, and track HR-related documents and data.
• Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and presentations for the talent team.
• Partner with Center of Excellence teams for seamless service delivery.
• Support special projects, such as legal research, policy rollouts, and team initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years of Human Resources experience, ideally involving employee relations and investigations
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, preferred or equivalent experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Ability to effectively build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Ability to navigate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization (both inside and outside the company)
• Ethical and experience applying judgment and consideration to situations
• Knowledge and application of employment law
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Curiosity for understanding the situation and highly detailed
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Adoption Assistance

The base pay range for this role

is $83,700 - $125,600. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.