Employee Relations Specialist in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania at CentiMark Corporation

CentiMark Corporation is hiring an experienced Employee Relations Specialist, with a focus on Employee Relations & Training. The position will be based out of our Corporate Office in Canonsburg, PA!

CentiMark Corporation, the National Leader in Commercial & Industrial Roofing, is seeking a dynamic, empathetic, and detail-oriented Employee Relations Specialist to join our team. In this role, your primary mission will be to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment. You will serve as the go-to resource for Employee Relations (ER) and the delivery of impactful HR Training programs.

The ideal candidate balances a deep understanding of employment law and conflict resolution with a passion for employee development and public speaking.

Job Summary

• Conflict Resolution: Serve as a trusted sounding board and mediator for employee concerns, management challenges, and workplace disputes.
• Investigations: Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into workplace complaints, policy violations, or grievances. Document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Policy Guidance: Interpret and advise employees and managers on company policies, procedures, and employment laws to ensure fair and consistent application.
• Performance Management: Partner with managers on performance improvement plans (PIPs), disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring all processes are compassionate and legally compliant.
• Training : Design, develop, and deliver high-energy, impactful training both in-person and virtually to employees and management.
• Other Duties: Will perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with a heavy emphasis on handling complex employee relations issues and delivering presentations/training
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Exceptional active listening, verbal, and written communication skills. You must be able to convey difficult information with empathy and clarity
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost integrity.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with a knack for navigating "grey areas" in human behavior and workplace dynamics
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Valid Driver's License in good standing
• Position requires the ability to travel, as needed
• Schedule flexibility is a must; weekends and after hours, as required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software programs, email and intranet usage
• No Remote Work

Preferred:

• Bilingual language (Spanish/English)
• Prior construction industry knowledge and/or experience
• HR Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
• Experience utilizing modern HRIS platforms

Premier Benefits:

• 2 Health Insurance Plan options, both include Dental:
  • “Core Plan” – Medical plan with higher deductibles and zero weekly premiums
  • “Buy Up Plan” – Medical plan with weekly premiums that features lower deductibles & Co-Pays
• Vision Plan
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Traditional 401K with Company Match
• Roth 401K with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employer Provided Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

What We Offer

CentiMark employs approximately 3,500 laborers and professionals and is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/V/D), E-Verify Employer and drug free workplace. We provide a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.