Employee Relations Specialist

Golden Nugget - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Las Vegas, NV

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Employee/Labor Relations Specialist at Golden Nugget is tasked with providing expert advice and counsel to both managers and employees in resolving conflicts related to employee relations, discipline, and discharge. This role is crucial in ensuring that all actions are in alignment with departmental and property policies, practices, and procedures. The specialist is expected to embody the company's brand standards and core values, which emphasize Kindness, Engagement, Empathy, and Positivity (K.E.E.P.). In this position, the specialist will handle various responsibilities, including processing suspension pending investigation cases, which involves scheduling, conducting, and documenting due process meetings. They will interview witnesses, collect evidence such as statements and video surveillance, and compile relevant documents to support their findings. The specialist will report their findings to management and consult on the appropriate course of action, ensuring that all investigations are thorough and fair. Additionally, the specialist will provide guidance to management on employee-related issues that may lead to disciplinary actions, assist in drafting written disciplinary documentation, and ensure consistency in policy application. They will also coordinate routine labor relations matters, including the processing of collective bargaining agreements and formal grievances, while maintaining communication with labor unions regarding disputes and compliance with labor laws. Overall, the role is integral to fostering a positive work environment and ensuring adherence to labor relations standards.

Responsibilities

• Process suspension pending investigation cases, including scheduling, conducting, and documenting due process meetings, interviewing witnesses, and collecting evidence.
• Report findings to management of the affected department and consult with management and Employee Relations Management on appropriate course of action.
• Investigate and evaluate cases of employee dissatisfaction or discipline.
• Interview employees and determine issues.
• Provide guidance and counsel to management on employee-related problems which could result in oral or written discipline.
• Assist with the written disciplinary documentation to ensure consistency in policy application.
• Contact supervisors, review relevant policies, and objectively document facts and opinions relevant to all cases.
• Provide and collect information for unemployment claims and hearings.
• Coordinate matters of routine labor relations such as the application and processing of collective bargaining agreements and the processing of formal grievances.
• Provide case information for employee grievances in compliance with the grievance procedure to management of the affected department and Employee Relations Management.
• Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the department.

Requirements

• Strong public speaking ability.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, administrative, multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills and meet targeted deadlines.
• Active listening skills, giving full attention to what others are saying and understanding the points being made.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), fluent in English and articulate.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and cohesively, consistently producing quality results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Minimum of two years' experience in the employee relations/labor relations field required.
• Bachelor's or related degree preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Plan