Senior Human Resources Specialist - Employee Relations
Douglas County, WI, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
What you'll do:
Partner with leaders and decision‑makers to advise, serve as a resource, and provide guidance on best practices and City policies.
Review and investigate concerns, formal complaints, and other issues.
Advise both management and employees during the discipline process.
Apply internal policy and HR law to on‑the‑job situations.
Strategize and problem‑solve collaboratively.
What you'll need:
Experience coordinating and conducting investigative interviews for policy violations.
Ability to coordinate and lead during high‑conflict situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience using professional interpersonal skills during difficult conversations.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and utilize good discernment and decision‑making.
What you'll love:
Teamwork: Our HR team is collaborative, supportive, and diverse!
Impact: This role makes a difference every day through coaching, supporting, and educating supervisors as well as employees at every level in the organization.
Benefits: Pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
Professional Development: We want our employees to grow through training, conferences, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Education, or a related field from an accredited university.
Experience:
Two years of professional experience in generalized human resources with employee‑relations work, or equivalent HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, etc.).
Certification (preferred):
PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or a similar professional HR certification.
Licensing/Certification:
One or more professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM‑CP are preferred but not required.
Other:
Strong interpersonal skills, high level of confidentiality, and a collaborative mindset.
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be submitted by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources at 417‑864‑1607 or in person at 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802.
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Partner with leaders and decision‑makers to advise, serve as a resource, and provide guidance on best practices and City policies.
Review and investigate concerns, formal complaints, and other issues.
Advise both management and employees during the discipline process.
Apply internal policy and HR law to on‑the‑job situations.
Strategize and problem‑solve collaboratively.
What you'll need:
Experience coordinating and conducting investigative interviews for policy violations.
Ability to coordinate and lead during high‑conflict situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience using professional interpersonal skills during difficult conversations.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and utilize good discernment and decision‑making.
What you'll love:
Teamwork: Our HR team is collaborative, supportive, and diverse!
Impact: This role makes a difference every day through coaching, supporting, and educating supervisors as well as employees at every level in the organization.
Benefits: Pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
Professional Development: We want our employees to grow through training, conferences, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Education, or a related field from an accredited university.
Experience:
Two years of professional experience in generalized human resources with employee‑relations work, or equivalent HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, etc.).
Certification (preferred):
PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or a similar professional HR certification.
Licensing/Certification:
One or more professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM‑CP are preferred but not required.
Other:
Strong interpersonal skills, high level of confidentiality, and a collaborative mindset.
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre‑employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be submitted by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources at 417‑864‑1607 or in person at 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802.
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