Employee Relations Investigator II

Cotti Foods Admin Inc.; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotti Foods Administration, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist II to lead investigations, coordinate policy administration, and report on trends. You will partner with HR leadership to resolve complex employee relations matters in a fast-growing, multi-site environment.

The role requires strong investigative skills, discretion, and the ability to work with legal teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, HR, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of federal and California employment laws and regulations (EEO, ADA, FMLA/CFRA, FLSA).
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee relations matters from intake to resolution with HR leadership.
• Conduct workplace investigations with interviews, fact-finding, and documentation.
• Prepare case summaries, timelines, and executive summaries.
• Maintain confidential employee relations files and risk reports.
• Advise managers on policy administration and escalation procedures.

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Cotti Foods Administration, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist II to lead investigations, coordinate policy administration, and report on trends. You will partner with HR leadership to resolve complex employee relations matters in a fast-growing, multi-site environment.

The role requires strong investigative skills, discretion, and the ability to work with legal teams.