Bilingual HR Specialist - Employee Relations (English & Spanish)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The HR Specialist – Employee Relations is critical in ensuring a compliant, positive work environment while minimizing legal and financial risks. This role focuses on managing employee relations investigations, enforcing company policies, and ensuring compliance with Texas labor laws. You will collaborate with production managers to address employee concerns fairly and consistently, creating a workplace that enhances retention and employee satisfaction.

This position demands a high level of integrity, fairness, and the ability to make unbiased decisions in the best interest of both the company and employees. You’ll also support policy development, training initiatives, and conflict resolution to ensure compliance and equitable treatment. Fluent in English and at at least one other of the following languages: Chinese (preferred), Mandarin, Indonesian.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Investigations:
  Lead and manage employee investigations on issues like harassment, misconduct, and performance, ensuring fairness and legal compliance. Collaborate with production managers to gather facts, document findings, and provide unbiased recommendations. Ensure all investigations are well-documented and align with Texas labor laws.
• Policy Creation & Enforcement:
  Assist in developing and enforcing company policies that comply with Texas labor laws and federal regulations. Ensure policies are applied consistently across all levels of the organization, fostering a fair and compliant work environment.
• Training & Manager Support:
  Support the delivery of compliance training for managers on company policies, conflict resolution, and Texas labor laws. Provide ongoing coaching to ensure managers handle employee concerns impartially and according to legal and company standards.
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation:
  Act as a mediator in resolving conflicts and disputes, applying fairness and integrity. Use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to prevent escalation and ensure all parties are treated equally.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate and confidential records of investigations, resolutions, and policy enforcement. Prepare reports for leadership on employee relations trends and compliance matters, offering insights to reduce risks and improve employee engagement.
• Compliance & Legal Risk Mitigation:
  Ensure that all actions taken are compliant with Texas labor laws to protect the company from legal and financial risks. Provide legal and policy guidance to ensure that all employee interactions meet legal requirements and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in employee relations, investigations, and policy enforcement, with strong knowledge of Texas labor laws and compliance.
• Skills & Competencies:

• Integrity and a commitment to fairness and unbiased decision-making in all aspects of employee relations.
• Expertise in Texas labor laws and federal regulations, with the ability to apply them impartially.
• Strong investigation, conflict resolution, and policy enforcement skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to ensure clarity, transparency, and legal compliance.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing multiple investigations and employee relations issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to the production floor.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple investigations and initiatives.

Disclaimer

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the essential functions of the role and are not an exhaustive list. The specifics of this job description may be updated as needed.

Imperial Star Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.