Associate Director of Employee Relations The Fogarty Center - 3.6 Barrington, RI Job Details Full-time From $72,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel

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Full Job Description CULTURE:

The Fogarty Center's mission is to empower people to improve the quality of their lives. This is true for clients as well as the support team we build. We have a company culture focused on encouraging every individual's unique strengths and collaborating as a team. Creating a workplace with a healthy balance of peer-support and autonomy is a priority to encourage everyone to grow and take charge of their own career.

ABOUT US

The Fogarty Center is a private, non-profit agency that provides a variety of services and supports to children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and/or other disabilities.

JOB PURPOSE

• Serve as a primary point of contact for department and program managers, and employees regarding employee relations concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution.

o Gather relevant information related to the concern or issue presented. o Collaborate with the HR Director to develop an appropriate corrective action plan. o Implement the corrective action plan in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes.
• Administer workers' compensation claims.
• Manage accounts receivable for voluntary deductions not processed through payroll, including situations when employees are on leave.
• Prepare the bi-weekly payroll journal entry for the Finance Department.
• Prepare, distribute, and monitor employee evaluation reports to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare and submit government reports related to Human Resources functions. o EEO-1 o OSHA 300, 300A, and 301
• Complete annual Workforce Solutions reporting.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employment verification requests from outside sources.
• Manage HRIS checklists, document creation, and distribution as needed.
• Assist in any related duties given by the HR Director

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Attendance and Dependability:

The employee reports to work as scheduled, maintains reliable attendance, and completes assignments in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. The employee demonstrates accountability and follows through on responsibilities.

• Communication and Contact/Relationships with

Others:

The employee communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors, colleagues, employees, and external contacts. The employee builds constructive working relationships and professionally represents the Agency.

Accuracy & Efficiency:

The employee completes work accurately, efficiently, and within required timeframes. The employee demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a consistent work ethic that supports departmental goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience in grievance management, employee relations, or conflict resolution.
• Experience working in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) field preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn training platforms and HRIS system functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and organizational skills, with excellent punctuation, spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional, respectful working relationships.

WHY APPLY WITH US?

Working for The Fogarty Center is enjoyable and encouraging to all who land here. A career in human services provides the opportunity to help others and make a difference. Doing this through Fogarty has the bonus of the wonderful people here who work together and enjoy what we do. There is a focus on finding what an employee is good at and giving them a chance to shine. Competitive pay and strong benefits are all in addition to the friendly work environment and rewarding work.

Pay:

From $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person