Human Resources Specialist

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Dallas, Texas, United Statestime type:
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Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102237
** Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning
** At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions—even billions—in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster.

This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders like Google, Pepsi Co, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.

At o9, we invest in people. We seek talented, driven individuals to power our transformative approach. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, growing while making a real impact.o9 Solutions is looking for an experienced and motivated HR Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will be critical in ensuring HR adds value to the overall business, providing HR solutions, resolving employee issues, and retaining a talented workforce.

You will also serve as a main point of contact for management and employees globally for specific business functions.
**** What you’ll do for us:
**** Focus:
Employee Relations & Investigations  The Subcontractor will be engaged to provide high-level, temporary coverage for the Americas region, ensuring continuity in Employee Relations (ER) management, workplace investigations, and proactive risk mitigation.
1. Employee Relations Case Management & Support
* Case Intake and Resolution:
Serve as the primary point of contact for routine and complex employee relations issues, providing timely guidance, coaching, and resolution recommendations to managers and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) across the Americas region. Partner with the o9 legal team to close out the case.
* Performance Management Guidance:
Advise managers on effective performance management strategies, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and termination procedures, ensuring all actions are compliant with company policy and local/federal labor laws.
* Documentation:
Ensure all ER issues, discussions, and resolutions are meticulously documented in the designated case management system, maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to data privacy regulations.
2. Workplace Investigations
* Conduct Investigations:
Lead and conduct thorough, prompt, and objective investigations into formal employee complaints, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, code of conduct violations, and other serious misconduct.
* Investigation Protocol:
Adhere strictly to the company's internal investigation protocols, including proper evidence gathering, conducting witness/complainant/respondent interviews, and maintaining a detailed, factual, and chronological investigative file.
* Reporting & Recommendation:
Prepare comprehensive, written investigation reports that clearly articulate the findings of fact, analysis of policy violation, and recommendation for final disposition or corrective action to relevant stakeholders (e.g., HR Leadership, Legal Counsel).

* Collaboration:

Partner closely with the Legal Department, Security, and relevant HR members throughout the investigative process to ensure legal compliance and minimize organizational risk.
3. Risk Identification & Mitigation (Proactive Measures)
* Risk Analysis:
Proactively identify potential ER risks, policy gaps, and areas of inconsistent practice across the Americas region by analyzing ER trends, investigation data, and legislative changes.
* Mitigation Strategy:
Propose and initiate specific, actionable mitigation efforts to address identified risks. This may include recommending policy updates, targeted manager training, or process standardization.
* Legal & Policy Review:
Stay current on all relevant federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., EEO, Wage & Hour, leave laws) within the Americas jurisdictions to ensure company…