At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.
National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. We operate five retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores and Vista Optical inside Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We employ over 13,000 people including a network of over 2,000 optometrists. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.
National Vision is currently looking for a Employee Relations Specialst to join our growing team!
Job Description
The role serves as an objective consultant for management and associates. This role will review personnel issues and determine how to effectively address them with consideration of Company policy, legal compliance, and positive associate relations.
What Would You Do? The Specifics.
Guides management on administering progressive discipline by reviewing and editing associate’s past discipline, giving recommendations and assigning training.
Conducts thorough investigations into a variety of allegations including falsification of company records, harassment, discrimination, theft, etc.
Guides management on appropriate interpretation of organizational policy and procedures in the areas of associate/management issues.
Partners with Workers Compensation Coordinator to aid in the coordination of workers compensation cases involving associate relations issues.
Collaborates with the Unemployment Coordinator in the gathering of information for unemployment claims when necessary.
Partners with the Disability Specialist and Leave of Absence Coordinator in the gathering of information to ensure ADA compliance and necessary workplace accommodations.
Works with the Employment Services Specialist to aid in the gathering of termination information when necessary.
Assists the Legal department in gathering information for the defense of EEO complaints and lawsuits and participates in department activities such as daily Associate Relations reviews, monthly department meetings, and cross-training.
Coordinates Loss Prevention investigations sometimes with the Company’s Financial Auditor when theft is uncovered.
Thoroughly documents Associate Relations issues within NVIs systems such as Ultipro (HRIS system) and HR Acuity (Case Management system).
Researches laws, programs, policies, etc. for HR-Ops group and recommends changes, implementations and courses of action, etc.
Provides upper-level management with status updates on prominent cases and performance feedback on those interacted with during the course of business.
Creates and revises training communications for management on various HR topics such as performance management, progressive discipline, handling harassment, and other topics that will aid in consistency, compliance, and risk-reduction.
Successfully completes training programs on topics of interest to ER management including current HR trends, relevant computer software, customer service, etc.
Qualifications
Work Experience
2-4 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
Education
Four year college degree or equivalent experience. resulting in broad knowledge of a field related to the job, such as accounting, marketing, business administration, agriculture etc.
Licenses, Certifications, Professional Affiliations
PHR/SPHR (Required)
Additional Information
Taking care of our people
We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.
Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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