Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Peckham, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to promote a positive workplace culture and ensure policy compliance. The role focuses on investigating disputes, advising managers, and supporting performance management with confidential processes.

Responsibilities include handling workplace concerns, developing HR policies, and delivering trainings, while collaborating with HR and leadership to enhance engagement and retention in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations or HR within nonprofit or mission-driven settings.
• Ability to conduct fair, unbiased investigations and document findings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of employment laws and policy compliance.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Act as a points of contact for workplace concerns, disputes, and disciplinary issues.
• Conduct impartial investigations and provide recommendations.
• Assist with responding to complaints under applicable laws.
• Mediate conflicts and facilitate communication between employees and management.
• Develop and train on HR policies to ensure legal compliance and consistency.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

SHRM/PHR certification desirable

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to promote a positive workplace culture and ensure policy compliance. The role focuses on investigating disputes, advising managers, and supporting performance management with confidential processes.

Responsibilities include handling workplace concerns, developing HR policies, and delivering trainings, while collaborating with HR and leadership to enhance engagement and retention in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.