Employee Relations Specialist - Camarillo, CA

Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SALM) is America’s leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values.  Salem owns and operates 112 radio stations, with 67 stations in the nation’s top 25 markets – and 30 in the top 10. Each of our radio properties has a full portfolio of broadcast and digital marketing opportunities. In addition to our radio properties, we own Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,600 affiliates; Salem Media Representatives, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network, a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of Christian themed magazines.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our HR team as an Employee Relations Specialist at the corporate office in Camarillo, CA.  This is a full-time position. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Helps to maintain a positive employee relations climate by proactively providing guidance to managers and responding to employee inquiries
• Act as liaison between employee on all employee and issues
• Works collaboratively with employees and departmental leadership in carrying out their responsibilities on employee relations matters
• Exercise good judgment and problem solving skills in  order to regularly resolve conflicts
• Recognizes patterns and anticipates employee-related issues; Develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution in accordance with policies and procedures
• Provides guidance and  recommendations for problem resolution to departmental leaders and employees; Helps employees and departmental leadership settle work-related conflicts through advice and guidance
• Documents all employee relations matters as appropriate for the situation and in accordance with legal compliance and organizational policies and procedures

Workers’ Comp

• Coordinate with carrier and employees on all workers’ compensation claims
• Work with Vendors on ergonomic studies and work station modifications as needed

Leaves of Absence

• Administers all leaves of absence in multiple states/jurisdictions (i.e. medical, FMLA, STD, LTD, military,unpaid personal leaves)
• Determine appropriate leave for  employee to take
• Track leaves of absence through HRIS system

HRIS System – management and maintenance of Human Resource Information System

Must be able to handle and maintain confidential and non-routine information by implementing discernment, discretion and diplomacy.  Will be expected to exercise initiative, sound judgment and make decisions within the scope of authority.  Will be expected to consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

Desired Job Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years in Employee Relations, Leaves of Absence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Must be well organized and detail oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively with HR team members, senior management, and employees 
• Must have a willingness to demonstrate accountability for responsibility of projects and deadlines with ability to work under pressure
• Experience in Employee Relations, Leaves of Absence, Workers’ Comp and excellence in customer service.  Also, must be a self-starter, able to not only recognize “need areas” but to develop solutions as well

Salem Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.