Job

Employee Relations Specialist

Location Seattle, WA 98121
Date Posted October 18, 2024
Job ID 12167
Employment Type Contract
Pay rate $45/hour
Scion Nonprofit Staffing, a full-service national staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct a search for a Temporary Employee Relations Specialist for immediate hire at a long-standing nonprofit in Seattle, WA

**This is a 3-month, full-time contract opportunity that starts immediately. The role is hybrid, but you will need transportation to travel to other sites in Seattle for employee investigations when needed.


As the Employee Relations Specialist, you will handle employee investigations at the organization's various locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop standardized templates and protocols for conducting employee investigations.
  • Draft clear, comprehensive, and legally compliant documentation related to investigations, including investigative reports, findings, and recommendations.
  • Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure consistency and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
  • Provide guidance and support to managers and HR partners on best practices for managing employee relations issues.
  • Stay informed of relevant employment laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure best practices in employee relations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 3+ years of Employee Relations experience in a unionized environment required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing investigation protocols and documentation.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and make sound judgments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and NLRA.
  • Valid driver's license and own transportation for travel to other sites for investigations in Seattle.

COMPENSATION AND OTHER DETAILS:
  • The hourly rate for this role is $45 per hour. You will also be able to receive benefits through Scion Staffing upon eligibility! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), and commuter and transit benefits for those who are working on average 30 or more hours per week. An employee retirement plan is also available. 
  • This role has a corporate location, but you will be required to travel to other sites in downtown Seattle to conduct investigations as needed. Parking and mileage to and from those locations will be reimbursed. 


ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM: 
Scion Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. 

We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.  

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