Construction Field HR Relations Partner

Trueline Talent; Dickerson (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Trueline Talent's client, a large national electrical and technology contractor, seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to support Frederick, Maryland operations. You will partner with project leadership and field staff to investigate workplace concerns, coach managers, and reinforce consistent employment practices on busy job sites.

This field-based HR role requires independent investigations, strong conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to remain objective under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Employee Relations or HR experience.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations independently.
• Ability to manage investigations from intake through resolution.
• Experience coaching managers through performance management, discipline, and employee conflict.
• Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a field-based or operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary ER partner for active construction operations.
• Build trusted relationships with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field employees.
• Independently conduct workplace investigations from initial complaint through resolution.
• Investigate employee complaints, policy concerns, harassment allegations, conduct issues, and performance matters.
• Gather facts, interview employees and leaders, document findings, and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Coach supervisors and managers through performance management and corrective action.
• Support progressive discipline and conflict resolution.
• Provide practical HR guidance while maintaining consistency, fairness, and objectivity.
• Partner with operational leadership on challenging employee situations.
• Maintain a visible presence in the field and proactively connect with employees.
• Support onboarding, employee engagement, and workforce communication.
• Help reinforce company policies, employment practices, and workplace expectations.
• Maintain accurate investigation documentation and employee records.
• Escalate significant risk appropriately while remaining solution-oriented.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and project leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Conflict resolution

Coaching managers

Field operations

Job description

Trueline Talent's client, a large national electrical and technology contractor, seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to support Frederick, Maryland operations. You will partner with project leadership and field staff to investigate workplace concerns, coach managers, and reinforce consistent employment practices on busy job sites.

This field-based HR role requires independent investigations, strong conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to remain objective under pressure.