Relations Specialist Job Description
Relations specialist
provides education to management on various state and federal regulations such as ADA and FMLA; ensures adherence to these regulations.
Relations Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Keeps track of media coverage and develops reports for the Director of Marketing
Creates and edits Search Engine Optimization (SEO) rich content for
Communicate key processes and handling key communications across all client areas to keep clients informed
Establishing and tracking HR metrics that reflect a fact-based, comprehensive method for valuing the contributions of the staff
Support organizational developmental efforts necessary to achieve the business goals
Support the implementation of the company's People Strategy for assigned business units in support of the strategy of the team
Participate as an active strategic and tactical business partner of the assigned business unit's leadership team in setting and achieving the strategic goals of the team People & Business goals
Partner with Managers and Compensation in the job description review and compensation leveling processes as needed
Provide input to HR Centers of Excellence regarding the development of HR policies and processes in the areas of employee relations, leadership development, staffing, diversity, compensation and benefits
Support leadership development, staffing, diversity, employee relations, and the performance management and review processes within assigned client group cases / projects
Relations Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Relations Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PHR, SPHR, SHRM, CP, SCP, HR, SBB, ASCP, HRCI, GPHR
Education for Relations Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the relations specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Business, Communications, Human Resources, Education, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business/Administration, Management, Law
Skills for Relations Specialist
Desired skills for relations specialist include:
Customer account and billing processes
Suburban Propane products and services
Various policies and procedures related to product delivery and service
New customer information
Federal
ADA
FMLA
Microsoft Office
Services
Medicaid regulations and programs
Desired experience for relations specialist includes:
Ability to work under pressure on multiple, time-sensitive, deadline-driven projects
A sense of humor and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Established media contacts in the health, technology and benefits verticals desired
Demonstrate personal computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Has at least 3 years of (exempt level experience in Human Resources or equivalent managerial experience with primary focus in Employee Relations
Data entry and database management and reporting
Relations Specialist Examples
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Relations Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a relations specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for relations specialist
- Partners with the RHRD and the Sr
- Handle employee counseling and performance improvement issues and other HR related matters
- Use aggregate data, such as turnover rate, exit interviews, disciplinary actions and employee survey responses to identify and plan priorities
- Provide counseling to managers and staff to resolve problems and mediate disputes
- Coordinate second step appeal process according to hospital policy
- Participate in new employee orientation process, ensuring that all employees are properly oriented to both the hospital and the assigned department
- Coordinate the employment function for all departments within the hospital, ensuring that adequate processes are in place to identify and attract candidates who support a culture of service excellence
- Act as an employee advocate for all levels of staff and physicians while supporting the mission
- Represent the hospital at outside agency investigations of employee complaints and litigation related to termination of employment and other contested disciplinary actions
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for the Human Resources Department
Qualifications for relations specialist
- 9+ years of progressively increasing Human Resources experience
- Assisting with implementation of PR plans
- Pitching media via phone, e-mail and social media
- Securing high-profile, revenue-enhancing publicity for clients
- Recruiting / vetting media for FAM trips and one-off visits to client properties
- Drafting / distributing news releases and other copy
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a relations specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for relations specialist
- Respond to daily media inquiries in a timely and professional manner
- Develop and maintain extensive network of print, online and broadcast mainstream and enthusiast media contacts, including managing the media database and compiling target media lists
- Create b-roll packages, press kits, satellite media tours, and broadcast story pitches
- Manage product launches, media events, and press tours (both in-studio and on the road)
- Deliver concise, timely and informative reporting on press activities, coverage, opportunities, successes and press feedback to internal constituents
- Assist in the planning and execution of multi-product and corporate media events
- Support all members of the PR department with product mailings for preview and review coverage
- Maintain PR department’s press extranet site
- Manage Ubisoft's video game equipment inventory
- Manage expenses to ensure budgets remain within desired projections
Qualifications for relations specialist
- Researching media lists
- Helping to execute client social media programs
- Traveling to client meetings and events on an as-needed basis
- Minimum three years direct, relevant experience in PR, journalism or a closely related field
- Existing network of lifestyle, business, real estate and / or journalists
- Proficiency with MS Office, Photoshop and social media applications
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of relations specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for relations specialist
- Manage Ubisoft’s executive speaking and corporate awards programs
- Identify and develop public relations opportunities and events in conjunction with Ubisoft’s product public relations team
- Compose routine correspondence, reports and documents pertaining to internal communications
- Direct the PR interns on tactical projects
- Coordinate with Canada and LATAM counterparts as needed
- Manage and sign up for campus relations/recruiting events in the local market, including booth presence, materials, , ensuring there are sufficient employees in attendance across key business units
- Develops and maintains effective, strong, collaborative relationships with team members, internal business clients, investment management personnel, marketing personnel, members of senior staff, external advisors, vendors, and clients, in order to develop, plan, and execute media activities
- Interacts on a regular basis with business clients, marketing partners, and senior staff to understand strategy, priorities, and positioning
- Provides sound and reasoned counsel to management and business clients on public perception and business issues
- Keeps abreast of media environment, industry trends, market activity, and regulatory changes and develops appropriate responses and materials in response
Qualifications for relations specialist
- University degree in communications, journalism, marketing or business
- Skill with MS Word, PowerPoint and MS Excel
- Interviewees will be expected to complete a writing assignment
- 5+ years of experience working in a Consultant Relations, Relationship Management and/or a Sales capacity within an Asset Management, Private Equity, Credit or Alternative Investments firm
- Availability to travel (up to 20% during peak campus recruiting seasons)
- Researches and prepares press releases and other press materials, including statements, Q&As, backgrounders, pitches, fact sheets, press kits, bylined articles, and other materials that are highly professional, effective, creative, and accurate
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a relations specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for relations specialist
- Prepare spokespeople with in-depth background on journalists
- Reduce complex topics into clear concise messaging to support the production of press releases, talking points, Q&A, and other PR collateral
- Position EDQ as a thought leader in the broader data quality space, helping move our overarching message
- Collaborate with prominent members of the company, including executives, to craft and pitch contributed articles
- Administrative projects including media coverage monitoring, tracking and reporting as needed
- Draft and edit press releases as needed and post on wire and websites
- Prepare speaking points and pitch angles
- Distribute pitches using media distribution software
- Pitch story ideas and work with PR manager to respond to media inquiries
- Research media contacts and update national media lists
Qualifications for relations specialist
- Demonstrated ability to write quickly and meet deadlines
- Experience as HR Generalist / HR Manager, or Employee Relations (3 years) and familiarity with employment law
- Demonstrated expertise in a comprehensive range of HR case work, including compliance, ER, internal policies
- A pragmatic, strategic thinker able to connect the dots across the business and apply them to PR initiatives
- A strong team player with the proven ability to build rapport and influence
- A self-starter who is able to operate well in a fast paced environment with proven ability to take initiative, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure deadlines are met
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of relations specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for relations specialist
- Write and edit bylined articles as needed, submit for approvals, provide to editors before deadline and identify topics
- Provide writing support as needed for Salary Guides, advice booklets, websites, and field newsletters
- Provide editing support to ensure consistently typo-free, grammatically correct, high-quality materials
- Conduct research for publications and Workplace/Omnibus surveys, field requests for information
- Track workplace and management trends
- Write monthly article(s) for internal newsletter
- Update ED landing pages on BobNet and help develop field roll-out materials for new initiatives
- Planning, development and execution of public relations activities to promote the Los Angeles Times (LAT) and its related products and initiatives, including The Envelope, Hoy Los Angeles, Times Community News and Events (e.g., The Taste, Festival of Books, Book Prizes, Ideas Exchange, Envelope Screening Series)
- Work with the company Marketing Director and PR Manager to implement public relations and promotional strategies and programs that promotes the company’s brand identity
- Plan and execute inaugural, announcement and other press or promotional events
Qualifications for relations specialist
- 2+ years of B2B public relations, marcomm and/or journalism experience
- Knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Must have strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum four years’ experience in Media or Public Relations, Communications and/or Marketing
- Experience problem-solving under tight deadlines