Employee Relations Investigator & Policy Advisor

Maximus; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support the centralized Employee Relations team. The role focuses on leading investigations, advising managers on performance and terminations, and ensuring compliant, ethical handling of employee matters.

In this position you will collaborate with HR, Legal and other stakeholders, manage case work, and uphold Maximus values while applying sound judgment and attention to detail in documentation and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years HR experience.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of human capital practices, techniques, and standards.
• Requires good judgment, organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and experience with case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage moderately complex workplace investigations, partnering with HR, Legal, HR Compliance, and drafting investigative reports.
• Provide guidance to people managers on performance management, involuntary terminations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation and escalation to senior ER.
• Monitor ER entry point for guidance requests via people services portal and escalate complex matters to Sr. ER Partner queue.
• Possess working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and related legislation.
• Recommend actions to resolve conflicts and monitor aftercare plans through completion.
• Assist with various ER projects and programs within the division.
• Assess risk and escalate/report issues with ethical judgment in line with Maximus values.

Skills

Investigations

HR knowledge

Excel

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Maximus is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support the centralized Employee Relations team. The role focuses on leading investigations, advising managers on performance and terminations, and ensuring compliant, ethical handling of employee matters.

In this position you will collaborate with HR, Legal and other stakeholders, manage case work, and uphold Maximus values while applying sound judgment and attention to detail in documentation and processes.