It is the responsibility of the HR Specialist – Employee Relations to provide administrative clerical support and under direct management supervision, act as liaison on a range of employee and labor relations matters including interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, compliance with labor laws, and resolution of disputes between workers and managers, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.  This position must also exhibit a high level of professional and personalized guest service that embodies the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. – Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity). 

• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Advise managers on The Golden Nugget Las Vegas policy and procedures matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Referee disputes, conduct employees’ out-processing and administer disciplinary procedures.
• Under direct supervision, coordinate matters of routine labor relations such as the application and processing of collective bargaining agreements; the processing of formal grievances; communications with labor unions relating to other disputes and questions that arise between unions and management; responses to union information requests; discipline of bargaining unit members; and compliance with applicable labor laws.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Handle employee paychecks following money handling policies.
• Conduct monthly audit and reconcile bookkeeping records.
• Respond to unemployment claims.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Required 1 year of work experience in Labor Relations and/or Employee Relations.
• Preferred 1 to 3 years of experience with grievances and arbitrations as it relates to Unions and negotiations in the hospitality industry setting.
• High school diploma.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, administrative, multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills
• Active listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), fluent English and articulate
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and cohesively, consistently producing quality results
• Extensive knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities.
• Ability to read and understand all policies and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, employees, and members of management in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to complete standard forms and reports.

Disclaimer:  The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.