Position Summary: 

Tidal Basin has an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to join our team. The Employee Relations Specialist will report to the Human Resource Manager and will help to support project management through various tasks such as time sheet tracking and corrections, researching information and analyzing data, and providing company policy guidance.

The Employee Relations Specialist will serve as a first point of contact for employees and provide support with the guidance from the corporate HR staff. This role requires that the ER Specialist understands the importance of and manages the escalation of incidents and employee issues to the appropriate parties.

This an on-site role. The expectation is to provide project support during corporate business hours while having flexibility for extended hours and weekends should it be required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Specific duties may include:

• Gather documentation to help with HR related functions including but not limited to: performance improvement plans, leaves of absence, attendance, and timekeeping .
• Complete issue resolution process from conception to completion as needed. This includes understanding the conflict/issue, encouraging open communication, interviewing witnesses, active listening to both parties, identifying a solution, and performing follow up.
• Assist with the staff demobilization process.
• Attend required/requested project and departmental meetings
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractor HR departments

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

 Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel for staff tracking tools and other HR related reports.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with challenging and/or emotional situations with a tactful yet positive demeanor.
• Ensure absolute confidentiality and discretion of work-related issues and uphold data integrity including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data, and PII confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of staff.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; AND,
• 3+ years in human resources or related fields
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Experience with federally funded housing programs a plus

Location: Southwest Florida

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.