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Employee Relations Specialist II

Why GLS?


Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. 


People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar. 


Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!


Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!

o   Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role

o   Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability

o   401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting

o   Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life

o   Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Parental Leave

o   Business casual work environment


What does it mean to be an Employee Relations Specialist II at GLS?

The Employee Relations Specialist II serves as a key liaison between employees and management, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. This role is responsible for managing employee relations issues, promoting fair and consistent treatment of employees, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. The Employee Relations Specialist will handle employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and provide guidance on workplace policies and procedures.


How will you drive value within the organization as an Employee Relations Specialist II?
  • Acts as the first point of contact for employee relation issues, addressing concerns and facilitating conflict resolution
  • Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, including gathering relevant information, interviewing parties involved, and documenting findings.
  • Investigate complaints related to employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and other Title VII/workplace issues
  • Facilitate conflict resolution between employees and management, addressing interpersonal disputes and employee distress situations, including homelessness, threats of self-harm, and family emergencies
  • Advise managers and employees on company policies, workplace issues, and labor law compliance
  • Provide guidance to managers on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plan, and terminations o Manage involuntary separations by preparing for termination meetings, ensuring proper documentation, and completing all necessary closeout tasks
  • Handle HR related tasks related to terminations and offboarding, including drafting termination letters, uploading files, sending relevant emails, and submitting termination forms
  • Process and respond to unemployment claims, ensuring timely and accurate documentation
  • Prepare and participate in contested unemployment claim hearings, providing necessary evidence and supporting materials
  • Gather facts and prepare detailed responses to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints.
  • Fosters open and transparent organizational communication, ensuring that key business and human resources information is widely shared in a format and method focused on the needs of the employee
  • Participates in system-wide projects and/or processes that directly impact the ability to deliver exceptional service at all levels of the organization
  • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Identify opportunities for policy improvements 


What should you already know to be successful as an Employee Relations Specialist II?
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of (2) years’ experience of Employee Relations preferred
  • SHRM-SCP/CP or SHPR/PHR preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities
  • Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, and interact at all levels within the organization
  • Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; Ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
  • Demonstrated proficiency in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and driving results
  • Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies 


Employment Requirements:
  • Must be able to work at a desk/in a seated position up to 100% of the workday
  • Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 
  • Must be able to talk and hear to exchange accurate information
  • Must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
  • This position is full-time
  • This position does not require travel


2023 California Applicant Privacy Notice

GLS participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees

Please visit www.glsauto.com for information about our great company and other amazing opportunities


 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 

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