The Employee Relations Specialist will perform a variety of tasks on the Employee Relations (ER) team and contribute to the success of the centralized ER function. The Employee Relations Specialist position is responsible for gathering, collecting, and maintaining documents to assist with human relations investigations. The Employee Relations Specialist will be responsible for maintaining positive employee relations and ensuring compliance with company policy and the law.Responsibilities and DutiesEmployee Relations Investigation & ConsultationReview, assign, and triage all matters received in NavexConduct timely and thorough investigations, including but not limited to:Identifying and interviewing complainant, accused and witnesses;Gathering relevant documentation;Reviewing available resources, including surveillance, policies, SOPs, etc.;Collaborate with any appropriate key stakeholders during the investigation, if applicable.Act as an impartial party throughout the investigation process, analyze the results of the findings and provide detailed summaries and recommended courses of action.Update parties involved if investigation is beyond the timeline identified.Work cross-functionally and advise HRBP’s and managers on policy interpretation, policy violations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and employee misconduct issuesPolicy & Procedure and Legislative Interpretation & SupportMaintains positive relations between employees and the organizationThorough understanding of applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulationsResponsible for providing recommendations to managers about investigationsResponsible to updating and maintaining reportsThis position is hybrid and is onsite in Ann Arbor, MI Monday - Thursday and remote on Fridays.  The schedule is 12pm - 8pm, 5 days a week.
