Employee Relations Representative-HR
The Employee Relations Representative provides a variety of support with human resource processes within Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. The position is located in our Houston, TX corporate headquarters. This role is heavily focused on employee relations and provides support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry, employee incident engagement, and special projects to support HR operations.
Key outcomes include conducting timely, well-documented workplace investigations; advising leaders on employee relations and compliance; and supporting employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, leave/accommodations, exits, and HRIS records). About the Company
The Company is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, they are fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. They own and operate the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. They have a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident and Injury Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount. Responsibilities
-Must be able to commute to office 4 days a week/ work 1 day remote
-Resolve employee concerns and complaints regarding work-related issues.
-Perform workplace investigations and provide counseling and advice to employees and managers regarding employment issues.
-Partner with management on employee disciplinary actions, misconduct, conflict, and grievance resolution.
-Provide advice and guidance to management on employee relations policies and procedures.
-Identify legal risks and ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations related to employee relations.
-Coordinate with the HR team to administer and support onboarding by providing orientation on company policies and procedures.
-Administer employee personal leave and accommodation requests.
-Conduct employee exit interviews and identify areas of concern to improve the work environment and reduce turnover.
-Maintain termination records and enter terminations into the ADP HRIS system.
-Respond to unemployment claims.
-Compile and analyze employee headcount and demographics for reporting.
-Assist in evaluating reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals, and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency.
-Assist in labor relations disputes and grievances and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
-Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
-Travel to project sites as needed for investigations and to provide training on company policies. (Travel may include boarding working vessels)
-Provide HR support to project sites and vessels.
-Support various HR projects as assigned.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
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