Employee Relations and Training Specialist

• Work closely with the Vice President of Employee Relations and Training and other Human Resources staff to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Assist and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and more complex investigations under the direction of the Vice President of Employee Relations and Training.
• Remains current and informed in the field of HR to share knowledge and insights regarding Employee Relations policies and procedures.
• Assist with researching and interpreting employment laws to help develop and aid in the implementation of agency policies.
• Conducting interactive processes with employees to determine ADA compliance and reasonable accommodations.
• Assist with leaves of absence requests, including FMLA, as needed.
• Assist with employee separation process.
• Assesses training and development needs through communication with department directors and managers.
• Creates and/or acquires training materials on a wide array of compliance and professional development topics, including, but not limited to, harassment and discrimination, DEIA, employment law, ADA, performance reviews, crucial conversations, discipline, terminations, ethics, and personnel policies and regulations.
• Presents onboarding and training / development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos via in-person and remote sessions.
• Manages LMS, maintains training records, and generates relevant reports.
• Deliver support in a professional and efficient manner, providing prompt assistance while managing expectations to achieve quality outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge of changed, current, and pending state and federal laws and trends in the areas of investigations, Office of Civil Rights, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, harassment, and other related topics.
• Assists team in creating and fostering engagement programs and training process.
• Provide oversight for The Chicago Lighthouse’s unemployment claim process, including which claims to contest and representation at hearings.
• Support compliance and proper application of employment practices.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned related to meeting the challenges, expectations and mission of the Human Resources Department and The Chicago Lighthouse.

• 10 days paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• 6 sick days accrued over the year, up to 16 days available to be accumulated
• Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
  • Medical (65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered
• Short/long term disability
• Life insurance 2x salary
• Employee recognition events
• Company matched 401(k) plan
• Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)
• Access to micro-kitchens

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.