Labor Relations Specialist

Labor Relations Specialist
Job Number: 25-04590

 
Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Labor Relations Specialist for our client in Niagara, NY. 
 
ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
 
Project Overview:

• Dynamic and versatile contingent workers to join our HR department for a period up to 24 months.
• Immerse yourself in the day-to-day operations of our HR team, contributing to various projects and tasks critical to our success while team is engaged in an HR transformation project.
• Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors is a plus.
• This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain comprehensive HR experience within a supportive environment.

• First point of contact for employees regarding all HR issues and advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Work closely with Labor Relations Leadership and HR Business Partner/HR Site Lead on escalated employee relations matters.
• Partner with management to recruit, interview, and select employees to fill vacant positions. Support recruitment efforts by posting roles, scheduling interviews, and processing applications and background checks.
• Assist candidates with their job applications and field general inquiries.
• Advise managers on interviewing practices, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, and other related human resource issues.
• Prepare offer letters, additional employee related documentation and ensures that employee information is updated in SAP correctly in a timely manner.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding of new employees.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits, leaves; workers compensation claims, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance management; productivity, and recognition.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Ensure legal compliance with relation to HR. This includes any reporting that is required.
• Update and process employee changes through our HRIS system.
• Coordinate internal meetings, employee events, and special projects.

• Ability to learn the IBEW contract and Labor protocol.
• Ability to work with both IBEW and salaried employees on a daily basis and to maintain confidential information and files.
• Ability to learn the various medical plans (both salaried and IBEW) and supplemental plans offered to employees.
• Must maintain confidentiality and approach all matters with professionalism.
• Flexibility in the prioritization of a continually changing workload.
• Must be self-starter and able to multi-task to completion.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and difficult conversations with employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) SAP, Worker's Compensation software and email/internet usage.

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO