Employee Relations Specialist

About the role

Jabil is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to work on-site at its Florence, KY facility as a campus resource. The role supports a positive and productive workplace by resolving issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws, and promoting fair and consistent treatment of all employees. The position works 1st/2nd shifts as necessary.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct impartial investigations of complaints, grievances and alleged misconduct, including harassment, discrimination and policy violations.
• Coach managers and employees on performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution and policy interpretation.
• Facilitate mediations and other conflict resolution processes.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and labor laws across the organization.
• Develop and deliver training on communication, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion and anti-harassment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of cases and investigations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and legal counsel on complex issues and stay current on employment law.
• Help develop initiatives that improve employee engagement and workplace culture, and prepare reports and analyze employee relations data.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; master's degree or HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in employee relations or a similar role, preferably in manufacturing or technology, with some high-volume ER case experience involving non-exempt employees, or equivalent education, experience and training.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and active listening skills, and excellent conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Objective investigation of workplace complaints and strong confidentiality and judgment.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options.
• 401K match, employee stock purchase plan and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement, life, AD&D and disability insurance, commuter benefits and an employee assistance program.
• Pet insurance, adoption assistance, annual merit increases and volunteer opportunities.