Employee Relations Specialist jobs in Columbus, OH

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for an HR Employee Relations Specialist for our Columbus, OH location. 

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus ELEVEN years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $400 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture. 

Responsibilities 

• Partners with stakeholders across the organization to ensure that associates remain motivated and aligned to support the overall mission of the organization
• Assists managers with discipline and termination of associates. Prepares termination documentation and emails out term notices 
• Administers exit interviews for resigning internal associates, maintains termination and resignation log, and provides copies of exit interviews to appropriate department leaders after final day of employment
• Conducts associate investigations with a high sense of urgency and documents all findings from investigations and takes necessary employment actions upon conclusion of said investigations
• Provides superior customer support by supporting the HR Hunt Group
• Manages the unemployment claims process for the company, including: completing initial request for information before deadlines, filing timely appeals, and representing the Company at all hearings
• Coordinates continuous improvement initiatives throughout the year as defined in the Human Resources corporate plan
• Coordinates and communicates engagement activities for Corporate associates
• Implements associate engagement programs
• Maintains the Company rewards portal. Establishes and updates best practices for management and provides recommendations on dollar amounts for additional programs
• Assists with Company sponsored social events 
• Responsible for updating and republishing the Internal and Sales Associate Handbook on an annual basis, or as needed
• Assists in conducting the annual Associate Value Proposition (AVP) survey and communicating results

Qualifications

• College degree in HR, business or other related field preferred and  1-3 years of progressive experience in HR Employee Relations, generalist role or the equivalent work experience in Human Resources
• Maintenance of SHRM certification or Personal Development Plan to obtain one within 24 months
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications ( Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc)
• The ability to read and write small letters and numbers: the ability to make arithmetic calculations: and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remote

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays. 

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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