Employee Relations & Compliance Officer

Job description:

You will engage in various HR functions and act as a liaison between management and employees to cultivate a productive workforce.

• Develop and maintain positive employee relations by promoting open communication channels, addressing employee concerns, and facilitating conflict resolution.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborate with management to design and implement HR policies and procedures that align with labor relations strategies.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters, ensuring fair and objective findings and resolutions.
• Facilitate collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and grievance handling processes.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, including coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Stay updated on labor market trends, industry standards, and changes in employment laws to ensure compliance and recommend necessary updates to policies and practices.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance management and employee understanding of labor laws and best practices in labor relations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of workforce planning and talent management strategies.
• Maintain accurate employee records related to labor relations activities and generate reports as needed.

• Strong knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and HR policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively liaise between management and employees.
• Proven ability to handle and resolve conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Sound understanding of employee relations principles and best practices.
• Proficient in conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and preparing accurate and concise reports.
• Ability to analyze complex labor relations issues and provide practical and effective solutions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other HR-related software applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.