Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Bristol Management Services; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Management Services in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist to support our plants, terminals, yards, and corporate operations. This role acts as a key HR partner to operational leadership, ensuring compliance with employment laws while handling employee relations, investigations, performance management, and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate is bilingual, thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment, and is dedicated to creating a compliant,

Qualifications

• Bilingual HR professional with strong written/spoken English.
• Experience in employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Experience in industrial/operational environments and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee relations matters, including investigations and grievances.
• Interview employees and management, prepare findings, and recommend resolutions.
• Coach managers on performance concerns and corrective action.
• Draft and administer performance improvement plans.
• Collaborate with leadership and legal counsel on terminations and sensitive matters.

Job description

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Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Regular Full Time Newport, Newport Beach, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1254

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Location: On-Site, Newport Beach, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Director, Human Resources
Travel: Approximately 10%

Join Our Team

We are a leader in the aggregate, mining, transportation, and construction materials industry, committed to operational excellence, safety, regulatory compliance, and employee development. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist to support our plants, terminals, yards, and corporate operations.

This role serves as a key HR partner to operational leaders and employees throughout our organization, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations while handling employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, training initiatives, and risk mitigation efforts. The ideal candidate is a bilingual HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and has a passion for creating a compliant, productive, and positive workplace culture.

The Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist partners closely with leadership to promote a compliant, productive, and positive workplace by ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding organizational compliance, reducing liability, resolving workplace concerns, and fostering a culture of accountability, fairness, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all company locations.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on a workforce that supports critical infrastructure and construction projects.
• Partner with operational leaders across multiple industrial locations.
• Lead meaningful employee relations and compliance initiatives that influence business success.
• Join a safety-focused organization committed to continuous improvement and employee development.
• Work in an environment where integrity, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence drive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations

• Handle employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, grievances, complaints, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct employee and management interviews, prepare written findings, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns through coaching, documentation, and corrective action.
• Draft and administer Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Issue disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and progressive discipline standards.
• Collaborate with leadership and legal counsel regarding employee terminations, claims, subpoenas, and sensitive employment matters.

Compliance & Risk Management