Employee Relations Specialist

Overview

Employee Relations Specialist role at Varsity Brands within BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit. The base pay range is $68,000.00 / yr - $75,000.00 / yr. Location : Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, remote with occasional on-site at HQ in Farmers Branch, TX. Work hours : Full time exempt with flexibility for investigations and peak seasons. Travel : ~10% primarily local travel with limited out of state travel. The base salary will vary based on criteria such as education, experience and qualifications, location, internal equity, and market alignment.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

What You Will Do

• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers on a range of employee relations matters, providing high-quality support and guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace best practices to promote a positive employee experience.
• Assist with developing the process and scope of the Employee Relations Center of Excellence (COE) and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with Varsity Brands' mission, values, and compliance standards.
• Support investigation processes by gathering and documenting information, conducting interviews, and collecting evidence in accordance with organizational and legal standards.
• Maintain thorough and organized records for each case through the company's case management systems.
• Aid in developing and conducting employee relations training programs for managers and employees, ensuring alignment with Varsity Brands' values and compliance with legal standards.
• Assist Employee Relations Team in investigations and resolving sensitive and complex employee relations issues, ensuring timely outcomes aligned with Culture and Inclusion priorities.
• Provide coaching for managers on handling employee relations topics, such as performance management, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
• Serve as lead between HR Business Partner and managers in reviewing, issuing, and concluding formalized performance management.
• Monitor Workday for submitted employee relations concerns and escalate when needed to the Employee Relations team.
• Collaborate effectively across functions to support the goals of Varsity Brands and ensure a consistent employee relations experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Education / Experience

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment; largely sedentary with occasional filing, lifting, bending, or standing as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods during meetings and while using office equipment is required.

Our Values

Service, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Transparency. We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits for eligible roles, including :

Equality statement : Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age, or disability.

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