Company & Culture

At GT’s Living Foods, LLC, we’ve stayed true to the authentic brewing process for over 25 years. Our #1 selling Kombucha is raw, organic, naturally effervescent, and handcrafted in small batches – always cultured, never compromised. We’re proud to remain a family-owned & operated company. As our team continues to grow, we are deeply humbled and sincerely grateful for every moment of this journey with you.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant employee relations or HR experience, preferably focused on ER investigations, employment legal, performance management, and/or HRBP experiences

Knowledge of applicable workplace laws, regulations, and employment trends

Ability to work both independently and part of a team

Demonstrated strong organizational skills, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information

Flexibility in approach to moderately complex situations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure

Experience with Freshservice or similar is a plus

Job Description

GT’s Living Foods, LLC is currently seeking a skilled Employee Relations Specialist to be a part of our team. This role will conduct investigations into workplace concerns and support positive employee engagement by providing guidance and recommendations to resolve employee concerns. This role will work closely with the Human Resource Business Partners, General Counsel, and Senior Leadership Team to promote equity, company values, and accountability in the workplace and to respond appropriately and fairly to employee concerns.

Essential Duties

Conduct prompt, fair, impartial, and thorough investigations into sensitive employee relations issues concerning allegations such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, and company policy violations

Thoroughly document investigative efforts internally using a case management system

Conduct investigatory interviews, collect, and analyze relevant evidence, write investigation reports, and deliver debriefs with relevant stakeholders

Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures

Formally respond to sensitive concerns and allegations as required by internal processes and/or external agencies

Foster effective collaboration with HR teams, legal counsel, and business leaders

Work with Human Resource Business Partners and department supervisors on how to appropriately manage and resolve moderately complex ER issues and performance management issues

Partner with team members throughout the organization to communicate and educate on policies, procedures, and compliance

Collaborate with the Human Resources and Legal leadership teams to scale and refine the employee relations function, including development of reactive and proactive initiatives, production of data analytics, and ensuring an equitable and transparent employee experience across the company

Participate in the development and deployment of ER related training and other team projects as needed

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by strong written and oral communication, and high emotional intelligence

Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment

Develop trust and rapport and influence cross-functional partners and business leaders

Remain respectful and empathetic when confronted with difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation and/or performance management

Able to handle confidential information in a mature and professional manner

Ability to navigate ambiguity within a fast moving and changing environment

Ability to use independent judgment, reasoning and analysis, problem-solving skills, and creativity in helping the business solve complex problems

Effective at managing time and resources while prioritizing and balancing multiple commitments with some input from manager

GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks)

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD Life & Disability

401K with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line

Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, childcare, and more!)

Others: on-site corporate gym, food trucks every weekday, and quarterly employee appreciation events

Job Details

Work Hours: Business

Work Attire: Must wear proper PPE. Use good judgment, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their own safety, and the safety of others.

Pay Range: $85,000 to $95,000

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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