Employee Relations Specialist
- Contract (3+ months)
- Downtown Portland, OR
- Onsite
- Non-profit
What you should know: Mulberry is partnering with our long-time client, a non-profit serving Portland for over 45 years recently named a most admired nonprofit. They are the trusted partner of our community supporting more than 16,000 people each year with housing, healthcare, recovery and employment. This is a special opportunity to bring your experience to support their employees who do meaningful and impactful work. Temporary roles are an outstanding way to gain more experience and build your professional network!
A day in the life:
- Assists management with performance concerns, disciplinary action and conflict management issues and consults on possible actions to be taken
- Examines the source of problems between employees and/or employees and management
- Responds to employee complaints and conduct formal investigations including reviewing documentation, developing interview questions, interviewing employees and preparing any follow-up memos, summaries or letters documenting the investigation
- Coaches employees on various HR topics such as performance management, progressive discipline, anti-harassment, etc.
- Attends and helps facilitate disciplinary and separation meetings
- Prepares communications and documentation on performance and disciplinary
- Drafts separation agreements and coaches management on delivering agreements
- Provides technical hotline support for all employee relations matters
- Conducts strategic/escalated exit interviews
- Monitor work queues appropriately and prioritize cases as required. Manage extensive phone, email, and case management communications with employees
Your areas of knowledge and qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of HR experience, preferably in various HR disciplines
- Experience with Employee Relations tracking software
- One (1) year or more experience in high volume, complex case management required
- Must possess a current driver’s license, pass a DMV background check and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Safety Policy. Must pass an initial driver and maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
Compensation and Benefits: $40-$45/HR. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off! This is a great opportunity to build your network and learn new skills!
Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!
