Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist manages a variety of responsibilities within the employee relations function of the human resources department, including handling performance management cases and investigations, managing processes for leave of absence and accommodations, prepares and updates job descriptions, and helps facilitate the semi-annual performance check-in process. This position may also flex into other functional areas of HR in order to provide assistance and/or back-up support. The HR Specialist reports to the Director of Human Resources.

The firm has one available position in either Andover, MA, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Dover, OH, Bethesda, MD, Bellevue, WA, Boston, MA, Plantation, FL, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, or St. Louis, MO.

Position Responsibilities

• Research and resolve a variety of complex employee relations and performance management issues/concerns for designated positions, with direction from and partnership with the Sr. HR Specialist and oversight from the Director of Human Resources. Recommend course of action from coaching to formal discipline to termination decisions.

• Conduct internal investigations in response to concerns or complaints and recommend appropriate actions

• Draft counseling memos, disciplinary actions and other types of communication/documentation for employee relations cases

• Perform intake of employee concerns received by email, phone or via the firm’s case management system (currently Lighthouse).

• Act as witness or note-taker, when needed, for employee relations cases being managed by the Sr. HR Specialist or Director of HR.

• Coach leaders on effective communication techniques for employee issues.

• Assist in the facilitation of the semi-annual performance feedback Check-In process for designated office(s) or client groups, including assisting with system set-up, supporting leaders in developing content/message, as well as conducting HR review and approval of feedback

• Responsible for administering the firm’s Leave of Absence program, including providing required paperwork, tracking requests/approvals/return-to-work, case management, and maintaining confidential LOA files

• Responsible for managing requests for employee accommodations (ADA), including facilitating the interactive process between employee and manager as well as reviewing supporting documentation and identifying/recommending appropriate accommodations, as necessary

• Act as key point of contact for development and updating of job descriptions, including performing job analysis and assessing exempt/non-exempt status for positions. Assist the Director in projects related compensation ranges and recommendations

• Perform annual audit of job descriptions to ensure every position has a current description on file and on NovieNet

• Assist in developing and presenting management development training courses

• Conduct exit interviews for designated positions; assist in monthly tracking of turnover data

• Provide back-up support in areas of onboarding, offboarding, and benefits as needed

• Complete other projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Display strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, and create solutions. Must have superior skills in writing/documentation, assessing employee relations situations, take a coaching/collaborative approach, and recommend appropriate actions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular the ability to analyze and interpret complex HR policies and law and translate them clearly to staff at all levels of the organization

• Complete work accurately with strong attention to details

• Ability to develop rapport with a variety of personalities, maintain a calm and professional demeanor during stressful situations, and effectively defuse escalated personnel situations

• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive work-related information

• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (prefer advanced skill in Excel) and familiarity with a variety of HR software programs (Paychex Flex and Taleo, preferred)

• Able to work evenings and weekends based on position needs

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related area plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, preferably in an HR Generalist/HRBP role or in an Employee Relations focused position. (Must have at least 3 years of experience specifically in the Employee Relations function.) Previous experience in managing leaves of absence and accommodations as well as providing analysis for job classification and compensation is strongly preferred.

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture.

• Increased number of paid holidays per year

• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions

• Flexible working hours and work arrangements

• Remote and hybrid opportunities

• Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities

• Competitive benefits package

• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing

• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration

• Dress for your day policy

• Resources of a national firm

• Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: http://careers.novoco.com/

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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