Human Resources, Employee Relations Specialist

Purpose:
Job ID: 4213

Posting Title: Human Resources, Employee Relations Specialist

Work Location: Illinois-Deerfield

Regular/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular

Revelant Required Experience: 3 years

Education: Bachelors Degree

Travel Required: 10% - 15%

Job Description:
The Walgreen Company is the leading U.S. drugstore chain in sales, store growth and technology use. The company's strategy is to be the nation's most convenient health care provider. With over 425 new stores openings per year, Walgreens will operate over 7000 drugstores by the year 2010.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for assuring that company human resources policies and practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and that management is complying with company polices and practices. Investigates employee concerns. Under direction of an attorney, candidate will provide guidance to management and employees regarding employment and labor matters, assuring legal compliance. Respond to charges of discrimination, open door letters, and hotlines. Visit distribution and mail order facilities to support open door policy.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field; Knowledge of HR and employee relations; Mediation experience highly desirable; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; Must possess strong organizational skills; Ability to prioritize and balance workload to meet deadlines; Ability to work independently with high level of accuracy; Maintains confidentiality as required; Demonstrates sound business and professional ethics; Strong analytical skills. Must possess strong computer skills. 2-4 years ER experience. Travel required (10 - 15%).
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