We are offering an exciting opportunity in Greenville, South Carolina. The role of an HR Specialist is pivotal in our clients team, focusing on handling personnel matters alongside HR leadership and Operational Managers. You will be working closely with various entities including management, employees, agencies, and legal counsel.
Responsibilities:
• Efficiently manage employee leave programs such as FMLA, ADA, parental leave, short-term disability, and other company-provided leaves.
• Act as the primary liaison for employees regarding leave requests, eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling leave records, tracking employee absences and coordinating with payroll and benefits teams.
• Offer guidance to managers and employees on leave-related policies and accommodations.
• Handle employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance concerns, and workplace disputes.
• Assist in the conduct of employee relations investigations, gathering documentation, and making recommendations for resolutions.
• Collaborate with management to provide guidance on disciplinary actions, terminations, and workplace policies.
• Work with corporate legal counsel and compliance teams regarding employment matters such as unemployment, EEOC, SCHAC, etc.
• Update the Employee Manual content to align with current labor law.
• Oversee unemployment insurance processes and monitor program costs.
• Maintain HR and OPS Employee Relations database, files and perform administrative functions during investigations.
• Partner with the Director of Employee Engagement to develop and implement HR fundamentals including policies and procedures to assist in supporting the mission & vision.