Provide Employee Relations support and well as leaves program administration support. Responsibilities will include conducting/supporting the internal investigation process, medical and military leaves processing as well as the accommodation request process. This position may also assist with data entry as related to the separation and exit interview processes.

Responsibilities:

• Counsels associates regarding appropriate workplace behaviors, family, or personal issues.
• Prepares and completes the Employee Relations Issue Report for associates' issues as they are reported, investigated and resolved.
• Review associates' personnel files, including progress reports, past complaints, and employment
• Coordinate with Department Managers, Safety Managers and personnel to conduct interviews with associates, counsel drivers, provide feedback or conduct follow-up interviews.
• Make the appropriate resolution to the ER issue and be able to professionally relay the outcome or disciplinary recommendations to the appropriate manager.
• Provide information and referrals to associates to the Employment and Benefits Teams, HR Administration, and the Employee Assistance Program as appropriate.
• Attend training sessions as they become available for up to date trends in employee relations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations,

  Management or a business related field.

• One year of experience with employee relations, employment law.
• Knowledge of and experience in State and Federal employment law preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and Werner policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, Military Leave and Werner benefits.
• Skilled in operating a PC, Qualcomm, AS400 and HRMS applications
• Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to relate to individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of transportation industry usually gained through practical experience.
• Excellent decision making ability.
• Provide a high level of customer service and the ability to treat all customers equally and fairly with a high level of integrity and respect.

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