Employee Relations Specialist Job Details Job Location 1 PIERREPONT PLAZA SUITE 901 - BROOKLYN, NY Position Type On Call Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $45.00 Hourly Job Description Position Title: Employee Relations Specialist Position Type: On-Call/Per-Diem, Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Schedule: Up to 15 hours/week Format: Hybrid Department/Program: Talent Development and Support, Human Resources Location: 1 Pierrepont Plaza, Suite 901, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Direct Supervisor: Associate Vice President of Human Resources Direct Reports (if any): N/A About Graham: Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing. We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives. Program Description: The Human Resources team within the Talent Development and Support department manages the Recruitment, Hiring, Compensation & Benefits and other service needs for the 500+ personnel who comprise its workforce. The HR team focuses on data-driven strategies to advance its goals of excellent customer service and of supporting broader organizational goals of workforce and service excellence. Principal Objective/Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Employee Relations Specialist to join our team on a part-time, per diem basis. This role offers the opportunity to work up to 15 hours per week with a highly flexible schedule, making it ideal for individuals seeking work-life balance. Job Responsibilities: + Support the implementation of employee relations and anonymous reporting platform; + Receive and record employee complaints/grievances and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to coordinate next steps; + Support all phases of investigations, including interviews, drafting summaries, Termination/Offboarding Checklists, and Notification letters. + Help ensure employee relations’ practices are aligned with Graham’s Human Resources’ workplace policies. + Maintain records of employee complaints/concerns along with their corresponding outcomes; + Work closely with the manager to conduct surveys among management staff regarding training needs and prepare training materials and educational content to address these needs. + Organize, publish and present periodic reports on insights and recommended practice improvements. + Support special projects related to Graham’s employee relations’ strategy and practices as needed. Qualifications Position Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree required or 4+ years of prior experience in HR, Business, or related field. + Intermediate-Advanced skills with MS Office Suite and strong technical proficiency. + Excellent written/verbal communication skills and business acumen. + Strong analytical and research skills. + Knowledge of HR best practices. + Detail-oriented and organized. + Ability to work collaboratively and independently. + Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care. Salary & Compensation: + Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $45.00/hour + FLSAStatus: Non-Exempt EEO Statement The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled. Graham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.