The Human Resources Employee Relations Specialist 2 contributes with both hands-on and strategic support of our managers and team members through performance management and workplace conflict issues to cultivate an innovative, high-performing, and inclusive culture. Responsible for advising on and conducting sensitive investigations of potential policy and/or Code of Conduct violations. The position requires the ability to quickly issue-spot complex employment and ER matters and to develop and implement sound, balanced, and thorough solutions aligned with our cultural values. • Implements effective, fair and consistent employee relations strategies. • Provides coaching and consultation on conflict resolution, facilitates problem solving, administers performance improvement plans and progressive discipline procedures. • Ensures adverse employment actions (discipline, suspension, termination) comply with policy, regulations, and laws, in addition to being aligned with company mission & values. • Conducts HR investigations; documents findings and makes recommendations that drive the appropriate actions to close cases in a timely manner. • Maintains ER data & ensures tracking system is updated accurately. • Tracks, trends & analyzes ER data and develops strategies in collaboration with HRBP and HR Leaders to address ER trends. • Represents FMOLHS in unemployment filings, hearings, and appeals. • Partners with legal, risk, compliance, HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence as needed. • 3 years human resources of relevant generalist experience with emphasis on employee relations, employment law, customer service/or and training and development • Bachelors Degree • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments; Skill in writing concise, clear, relevant and persuasive documents, including correspondence, case analyses, investigative reports; Excellent public speaking, training, and/or leadership communication skills; Ability to quickly connect with people across a wide variety of backgrounds; Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage through ambiguity and change; Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint; Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws to ensure legal compliance (EEOC, DOL, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPPA)