Employee Relations Spec

*** If candidates are in a familial or romantic relationship with a current FirstBank employee or FirstBank Board of Director they cannot be considered at this time.***
Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
The Employee Relations Specialist will assist in training and counseling all levels of management on employment law, performance management, employee disciplinary procedures, and termination procedures. The Specialist will lead general investigations and assist with higher complexity investigations by conducting interviews and recommending solutions. This role will also be responsible for acquiring up-to-date knowledge of new and existing employment laws.
What you will do

• Lead general investigations by conducting interviews, preparing and preserving documentation, and providing recommendations to management and other stakeholders
• Assist with moderate and high level complexity investigations
• Update and maintain ongoing reports for the department
• Perform ad hoc requests for Employee Relations inquiries
• Recommend solutions to senior team members and department management
• Provide guidance and assess risk levels on Employee Relations matters
• Train and counsel all levels of management on employment law, performance management, employee disciplinary procedures, and termination procedures
• Schedule and respond to Employee Relations consultation requests
• Collaborate with ER team members and other stakeholders to resolve unemployment claims, ADA claims and other Employee Relations matters
• Acquire knowledge of new and existing employment laws and regulations
• Assist HR Management with the development and implementation of new policies and procedures
• Train and mentor junior team members
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years related experience

Preferred Requirements

• Previous work experience and/or education in Human Resources or employment law
• Previous experience with conflict management and resolution
• Previous supervisory or management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of employment law and Human Resources policies
• Ability to quickly change working priorities without loss to quality of work produced
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality when dealing with private data and documents
• Strong social perceptiveness and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Salary Range
$26.30 Per Hour to $35.00 Per Hour
Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D
EOE/Affirmative Action
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.
Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation
*This opportunity is expected to close by 8/2/24*
*This opportunity has been extended to 8/16/24*