Employee Relations Specialist, Sr
Company: Apria
Location: Lansing
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
**Location:** Remote, UNAVAILABLE, United States**Categories:**
Full-time**Full/Part-time:** Full-time**Work Location Type:** Fully
remote**Compensation:** Commensurate with Experience**Job
Summary**With over 300 locations across the US, Apria Healthcare's
mission is to improve the quality of life for our 1.8 million
patients at home by providing home respiratory services and select
medical equipment to help them sleep better, breathe better, heal
faster, and thrive longer. Additional information can be found at
www.apria.com .**JOB SUMMARY**Employee Relations Specialists serve
as valued members of the Employee Relations team, responsible for
managing relationships between business leaders and employees at
the local and regional levels, to promote fair and consistent
treatment, employee engagement, and compliance with
employment-related laws.Employee Relations Specialists are
approachable, trustworthy, impartial, objective, and knowledgeable
professionals who communicate effectively and deliver valuable
services and support to the Company's leaders and employees, in
furtherance of Apria's values and objectives.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES**+ Manage the day-to-day administration of Apria's
Employee Relations program and assist with implementation of
changes to Employee Relations policies and procedures+ Shape and
promote a culture of collaboration, trust, and teamwork, throughout
the organization, through leadership and effective communication+
Assist with education and awareness efforts and answering questions
regarding Human Resources policies and procedures+ Field,
investigate, and fairly resolve employee complaints and grievances,
in an effort to resolve conflict in the workplace+ Provide
consultation, coaching, and problem-solving assistance to business
leaders and Employee Relations team members on employee relations
strategies including: retention, career development, dispute
resolution, performance management, involuntary terminations,
policy interpretation, etc.+ Facilitate implementation of Company
initiatives, policies, and programs+ Coordinate efforts with HR
Service Center and other specialized HR functions to provide
employees and management with excellent customer service.+ May
assist in responding to information requests and serving as a
witness in unemployment compensation claims, EEOC and related
agency charges, and employment litigation+ May assist with required
Affirmative Action implementation and reporting, pursuant to OFCCP
requirements+ Comply with record-keeping requirements+ Remain
current on employment law and trends+ Performs other duties as
required.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**+ **N/A****Minimum
Required Qualifications****Education and/or Experience**+ Four-year
college degree or equivalent+ At least four years of related
experience**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES**+ Able to apply
analytical and critical thinking to resolve most employee relations
issues+ Flexible, team-player mindset, comfortable working and
openly communicating with others in an environment of continuous
learning and improvement+ Superior interpersonal skills including
the ability to interact effectively and professionally with
individuals at all levels, both internal and external+ Ability to
use discretion in managing confidential information/records+
History of exercising sound judgment, collaborating with business
partners and escalating issues when necessary+ Adept at
multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing
priorities in a fast-paced work environment+ Working knowledge and
understanding of employment laws**Computer Skills**+ Intermediate
level Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)+
Experience with timekeeping systems (ADP and eTIME
preferred)**Language Skills**+ Proficient in English (reading,
writing, verbal)**Mathematical Skills**+ College-level mathematical
proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and
develop spreadsheet data**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****Education
and/or Experience**+ Bachelor's degree in HR/Business
Administration+ Experience working with confidential information in
a highly regulated industry (such as healthcare or financial
services)+ Experience working for a federal contractor subject to
OFCCP requirements**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or
Professional Designations**+ HCRI-PHR or SHRM-CP**PHYSICAL
DEMANDS**While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses
his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision
requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
Must be able to travel by plane and automobile (if
applicable).**WORK ENVIRONMENT**While performing the duties of this
job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles,
toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment
is usually low to moderate.**The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described above are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.****OTHER INFORMATION**Occasional travel may be
required.**_Apria Healthcare is committed to hiring veterans and
military spouses._****Benefits****Comprehensive benefits package
offered for eligible employees:**+ Competitive salary+ Ability to
have early access to earned wages+ Medical, Dental and Vision+
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings
Accounts+ Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance+ Paid Time Off,
including Vacation, Personal Time, Paid Sick Leave & Paid Holidays+
401K Savings Plan (available immediately)+ Educational Assistance+
Employee Referral Reward Program+ Employee Discount Programs+
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan (available immediately)+ We
recognize our veterans by offering a company paid day off for
Veterans Day+ Career Advancement/ Development
Opportunities**Compensation**+ Compensation is commensurate with
experience+ Annual compensation is based on a 40 hour week**EEO
Statement**As an EOE/AA employer, Apria Healthcare is committed to
providing all applicants and employees with equal access to
employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color,
national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, genetic
information, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender
identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. **Apria
Healthcare shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a)
and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or
disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime
contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment
qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
AA/EOE, M/F/Disability and Vet**
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