Employee Relations Specialist

Job DescriptionThe LEGO® Group is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide guidance, support, training, and counsel to staff and managers regarding all manner of issues relating to employee relations, compliance, policies & procedures, performance management, and other employment matters.Core Responsibilities:• Conduct investigations, respond to employee concerns and make recommendations regarding grievances, complaints, disciplinary actions, and other employee relations issues.• Provide coaching, counsel, guidance and collaboration with campus stakeholders relative to employee relations, performance and disciplinary action.• Support Recruitment with background screening process• Respond to employee and management inquiries concerning policies and procedures; Ensure compliance and understanding with policies and procedures.• Assist with developing employee engagement and resource tools.• Refer employees to resources and submit employee tickets as needed.• Assist with employee onboarding.Qualification/Experience• preferred (not required) 3 years’ experience is warehouse/manufacturing environment• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in employee relations• Experience conducting investigations and preparing comprehensive investigation reports• Experience counseling managers and supervisors regarding best practices methods of resolving conflict, performance issues, and acts of misconduct• Strong communication and organizational skills• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Office, PowerPoint, SharePoint)Pay Rate: $32.00/hrWork Site: Onsite Chester, VAShift: Full TimeMonday to Thursday: 4:30pm to 12amFriday & Saturday OffSunday: 4:30pm to 12amApplications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.What’s in it for you?Here are some of what to expect:Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are basedColleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus schemeYour workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.Research shows that women and people from different minority backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO® team today.