Employee Relations Specialist

Come join our passionate growing group of Human Resources professionals who make up the Employee Relations team. This role can be based in our Jersey City, NJ, global headquarters or our Boston, MA office, which both offer a flexible hybrid work model.  In-office time of 2-3 days per week is required for the role..

Provide consultative leadership and own the resolution of employee relations issues, investigate and offer recommendations/solutions to employee complaints and concerns, analyzing data from various internal systems; composing investigation reports; proposing remedial action based on investigation findings and advise managers in: employee coaching, counselling, performance monitoring and evaluation, employment laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse casework trends to produce strategic, proactive recommendations to HR and the business to proactively address and mitigate systemic issues
• Independently manage assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure rapidly and definitively 
• Partner in analysis and revision of people programs, policies, and practices to sustain a productive work environment for Verisk Employees
• Stay current in state/province, federal and local employment laws, ensuring the company, management and employees are in compliance
• Assist in identifying deficiencies and training opportunities for managers, supervisors and employees in employee relations matters
• Recommend ideas, programs, etc. to enhance the employee experience
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources or related field or equivalent working experience in a corporate environment. PHR/SPHR/GPHR or equivalent regional certificate a plus.  
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources management experience with a minimum of 3 years of extensive employee relations experience
• Strong working knowledge of Americas wide employment laws 
• Experience in developing human resources guidelines and procedures in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
• Case management experience
   

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