Employee Relations Specialist

• Environmental Air Systems is one of the leading industrial HVAC engineering, manufacturing, and construction companies in the southeastern United States.
• The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining positive relationships between EAS and its employees.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Addresses routine labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures, and concerns. Refers complex matters to appropriate management staff or Human Resources.
• Spreads awareness of upcoming events, learning opportunities and other company and employment requirements such as open enrollment.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations relating to EEO, affirmative action, and human resources.
• Spends the majority of the workday in front of employees.

Skills

• Active listener – hears all sides of a story without immediate judgement or bias.
• Ability to diffuse high-emotional situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to validate employee feelings while remaining objective about company policies.
• Delivers difficult news or feedback clearly and constructively.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willing to travel within sites when needed.