Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for skilled professionals in employee relations and compliance continues to rise, Placemakr's remote-first approach presents a unique opportunity for those looking to excel in this field. With the shift towards remote work, companies are now more than ever in need of experts who can navigate complex employee relations issues with empathy and sound judgment. Given Placemakr's innovative approach to hospitality and real estate, candidates with a passion for fostering positive workplace cultures and ensuring compliance will find this role particularly compelling. Before applying, it's essential to consider how your skills in Excel and experience in employee relations can contribute to Placemakr's mission.
Job Description
About the Role
The Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in fostering a fair, compliant, and positive workplace culture at Placemakr. This role involves partnering closely with the Business Partnerships team, Legal, and business leaders to address employee relations matters, ensure adherence to employment laws and internal policies, and proactively mitigate risk.Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for all Tier 4 employee relations cases, which involve complex investigations requiring neutral third-party execution.
- Conduct impartial, thorough, and timely investigations into employee relations issues; document findings and recommend appropriate actions.
- Advise managers and advisors on workplace policies and best practices.
- Support the Business Partnerships team with performance management processes, including scorecards, disciplinary actions, and more.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Experience in navigating sensitive situations with discretion and sound judgment.
- Ability to work remotely with potential travel to property locations as needed.
Nice to Have
- Empathy and detail-oriented approach to employee relations.
- Confidence in managing complex investigations and providing sound advice.
Benefits
- Remote-first work environment.
- Biannual in-person get-togethers for collaboration and team building.
How to Stand Out
- Develop your Excel skills: Proficiency in Excel is a key requirement, so ensure you can demonstrate advanced skills in data analysis and reporting.
- Highlight your investigative skills: Showcase your ability to conduct impartial and thorough investigations, and your experience in documenting findings and recommending actions.
- Prepare to discuss compliance: Be ready to talk about your knowledge of employment laws and internal policies, and how you ensure adherence to these in your work.
- Showcase your advisory skills: Provide examples of how you have advised managers and advisors on workplace policies and best practices.
- Demonstrate your ability to work remotely: Highlight your experience working in remote environments and your ability to collaborate with teams virtually.
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