Employee specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Job Locations US-NC-Cary HQ Requisition ID 20060383 Category Human Resources Visa Sponsorship No Travel Requirements None

Employee Relations Specialist Hybrid Cary, North Carolina

Nice to meet you!

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.

About the job

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of fostering a positive workplace culture, resolving employee concerns, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

You’ll be a compass guiding our workforce through the ever-changing seas of collaboration, communication, and camaraderie.

You won’t just be an HR professional; you’ll be a bridge builder, a problem solver, and a trusted confidant. Occasionally, you will be responsible for supporting the HR Business Partner team.

The ability to deal with ambiguity, be curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable are integral to this role. Buckle up we’re about to embark on an adventure!

In this role you will :

• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding employee relations issues, concerns, and inquiries
• Conduct in-take meetings for employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary issues, ensuring fair and timely resolution in accordance with SAS values and SAS policies
• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee performance management, including coaching, counseling, and corrective action planning
• Collaborate with HR business partners and other stakeholders to develop and implement employee relations programs, policies, and procedures to promote a positive culture and enhance employee engagement
• Collect and analyze data to proactively identify trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate risks and improve employee relations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations records and documentation in compliance with data privacy regulations
• Stay abreast on changes in employment laws and regulations to ensure SAS policies and practices remain compliant with current legal requirements
• Support HR projects and initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in Human Resources or Employee Relations.
• Previous experience working in a technology or professional services organization.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution with strong mediation skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust and credibility with employees at all levels of the organization
• Detail-orientation with strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability manage multiple priorities
• General knowledge in HR practices and processes and with an understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• To thrive in this role, you must be able to deal with ambiguity, be curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, and / or master’s degree.
• Proven experience conducting thorough and objective investigations into employee relations issue and recommending appropriate resolutions
• Experience mediating disputes and finding win-win outcomes.
• Previous experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Generalist.

World-class benefits

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include
• PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ?

The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!

• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are.

To put it plainly : you are welcome here.

Last updated : 2024-08-25