Employee Relations Specialist Job at Cushman Wakefield in Chicago

divh2Employee Relations Specialist/h2pThe Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for the delivery of employee relations governance and consulting services to designated internal clients on ER matters. Key skills required to be successful in this role are exceptional communication skillsespecially in a virtual environment, strong connection and relationship skills, action orientation and responsive mindset, and ability to write and document issues with clarity and precision./ppResponsibilities:/pulliResponsible for the delivery of Employee Relations consulting services to dedicated client groups on standard to complex ER matters./liliWork with employees and their managers to understand perspectives and to guide toward resolution of conflict or issues./liliInvestigate internal employee complaints, recommend solutions to management and People Partners, including consistent corrective action or termination, based on company policies, weighing legal risk factors to the organization. Document investigation, recommendations and resolution for the complaint./liliConsult and coach managers on performance management best practices, including progressive performance management, performance improvement plans, exit strategies, and involuntary separations./liliInvestigate, review, consult, and provide recommendations to managers on employee misconduct issues. Make recommendations regarding appropriate level of corrective action or termination to People Partners and management based on company policies and laws./liliConsult on escalated leave of absence and job accommodation requests. Provide recommendations, resolution and influence management on recommendations based on company policies and laws. Ensure appropriate documentation to support decision./liliSupport and consult with HRBPs and managers with position elimination activities; coordinate approved business cases with aligned HRBP, ER COE, and the HR Operations team to ensure a seamless and thoughtful process for affected employees and non-affected managers and employees/liliProvide change management support to management and HRPBs./liliPartner with dedicated HRBP on issues that are highly complex or present significant risk to the business or company./liliUtilize Case Management tools to document and effectively manage ER matters and investigations; will become the Subject Matter Expert and Super User of the Case Management tool, generating reports and tracking trends./liliProvide input and insight on holistic intervention and engagement efforts and remedies/liliMay assist in the creation and refinement of company-wide HR policies; collaborate and consult on non-HR policies./liliDevelop of training, tools, templates, processes and reference materials, or other projects in support of the ER COE function./liliMay participate in project work that supports the ER COE, the HR team, or other functions/liliOccasional travel to other CW locations to participate in investigations and meetings/li/ulpQualifications:/pulliBachelors Degree, preferably in HR or related area/lili2-4 years years of progressive ER or HR Generalist experience/liliPHR or SPHR designation preferred/liliSpanish language skills strongly preferred/liliSuperior diagnostic and analytical skills/liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills/liliSolid business intelligence/liliAbility to influence leaders and colleagues; skilled counselor, consultant and facilitator/liliStrong organization skills and project management skills/li/ulpCushman Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidates experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 60,775.00 - $71,500.00/ppCushman Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated./ppIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us./p/div