Employee Relations Specialist (Miami)

Job description

An industry-leading transportation and logistics organization is seeking an HR Employee Relations Specialist to support employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and compliance initiatives across the organization. This role serves as a key partner to management, helping ensure consistent policy application, effective employee relations practices, and compliance with employment laws and company procedures. Responsibilities: Manage employee relations matters including progressive discipline, performance concerns, employee complaints, and policy interpretation Conduct workplace investigations related to harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and employee concerns while ensuring compliance with employment laws and EEOC guidelines Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, performance management, and corrective actions Draft and review employee relations documentation including disciplinary actions, investigation summaries, performance improvement plans, and related records Support employee separations, exit interviews, and termination processes Track and analyze employee relations metrics including turnover, complaints, investigations, and corrective actions Collaborate with HR leadership on sensitive employee relations matters and compliance initiatives Assist with policy updates, audits, and employment law compliance requirements Stay current on changes to federal, state, and local employment laws Requirements: Minimum 2 years of HR experience focused on employee relations in a corporate environment Experience handling progressive discipline, performance management, workplace investigations, and supervisor coaching Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations Experience drafting and reviewing employee relations documentation Bilingual (English/Spanish) Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR current HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.) Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create and maintain reports, document information, work with formulas, and analyze data Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Preferred: Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, IF statements, and complex formulas SHRM or HRCI certification Experience with HRIS systems