Employee Relations Senior Specialist

Title: Employee Relations Senior Specialist

Position: #00908

Salary Range: $79,900 - $103,800

Location:

7450 Freight Way,

Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

Join a team of Virginia’s Top Shelf Talent!

Virginia ABC is currently seeking applicants for the Employee Relations Senior Specialist role. This position will act as a consultant and coach to employees and managers in the area of employee relations. This position will promote consistency and fairness in all practices and demonstrate our values to ensure a positive work environment while mitigating risk for the company.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Investigate and document facts while maintaining confidentiality on all employee relation issues such as complaints, managing conflict, harassment, discrimination, and consultations.

• Prepare written case summaries and collaborate with management and/or outside counsel to resolve issues including implementing disciplinary actions up to and including terminations.

• Provide objective and constructive guidance on interpretation and application of company policies and performance management.

• Coach, counsel and educate employees on matters related to conflict, harassment, discrimination, disparate treatment or other similar issues to ensure the employee is treated fairly.

• Assist in creating content for training education and facilitate training as appropriate.

• Respond to unemployment claims and represent Virginia ABC at Administrative Hearings.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to the administrative functions of Employee Relations.

• Coordinate with Legal Division on document production, witness preparation, and responses to all third-party actions including EEOC, Virginia Employment Commission, and legal challenges.

• Interpret and counsel leadership and employees on policies and procedures to ensure their fair and consistent application.

• Work with supervisors to provide effective employee development and performance improvement plans.

• Assist in the preparation of operational and statistical reports to identify and address trends and issues.

• Research, coordinate, and implement special projects.

• Provide support and assistance to the Director of Human Resources with unemployment claims and employee relations issues.

• As needed, provides assistance to other HR functional areas to meet business demands and ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to customers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional-level Human Resources experience in a fast-paced office environment

• Ability to handle multiple projects

• Ability to travel throughout Virginia

• Experience as HR Generalist or similar role

• High professional standards such as confidentiality and ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, other related fields, or equivalent years of human resources experience

• Two (2) years of Human Resources Generalist experience

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification

• Leadership experience

We offer:

• Excellent work/life balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays

• Affordable healthcare with employer contributions

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits

• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019