Employee Relations Consultant
- Employer
- AmTrust Financial Services
- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Closing date
- Dec 11, 2019
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- Category
- HR
- Job Type
- Not Specified
- Career Level
- Not Specified
Job Details
Employee Relations Consultant
Responsible for multiple facets of human resource activities, with a focus on employee relations and compliance with employment laws.
ResponsibilitiesProvide high-level employee relations support services across the organization; act as a key HR point of contact, trusted advisor, and thought partner for business unit leaders.
Provide expertise, consultation and coaching to leaders to assist in addressing employee behavior and performance concerns.
Advise leaders on complex human resource situations including FMLA and ADA accommodations, and be able to identify when issues should be escalated.
Conduct HR investigations in a confidential, ethical, and strategic manner to include: gathering and analyzing facts, interviewing involved parties, applying relevant laws, policies and past practice to reach conclusions, and make recommendation to management.
Conduct in person training to leaders on coaching, corrective action and the FMLA/ADA policies.
Engage in ongoing risk assessment analysis for compliance with Federal, State and local employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII and wage and hour regulations.
Maintain awareness of regulatory and employment law changes and the potential impact of these changes on the business, internal processes, and employees.
- Minimum 2-3 years direct employee relations and compliance experience.
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field of study preferred.
SPHR or PHR certification preferred.
Competencies: - Ability to operate/advise in the gray areas. Adept understanding of client motivations and business pain points.
- Experience working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make decisions guided by policies, practices, procedures and business plan.
- Ability to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of multiple factors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams.
- Solid knowledge of laws, regulations and best practices related to Human Resources.
- Strong research, analysis, problem-solving, decision making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to travel 30% by car or airplane.
What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitivecompensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
Company
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 to provide property and casualty insurance to small businesses. Through acquisitions and organic growth, AmTrust Financial Services has since grown to become a multinational property and casualty insurer specializing in coverage for small to mid-sized businesses. Our financial stability is based upon a philosophy of niche diversity with a focus on low-hazard risk.
Since its inception, AmTrust has crafted a balanced portfolio of insurance products including:
- Multiline Small Business Insurance
- Warranty and Specialty Risk Insurance
- Specialty Program Business Insurance
In November 2006, the company became publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol AFSI. With extensive underwriting experience and a prestigious "A" (Excellent) Financial Size "XI" rating from A.M. Best, AmTrust has earned a reputation as an innovative, technology driven provider of insurance products. Our commitment to excellence is the common thread connecting each of our businesses.
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