Employee Relations Partner

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an Employee Relations Partner to maintain a fair and respectful work environment. This part-time role in Reston, Virginia, requires managing complex investigations, coaching management on employee relations, and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations. Bechtel offers a robust benefits package including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of work experience.
• Formal training in investigations is preferred.
• High level of discretion and ethical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment-related investigations.
• Coach management on employee relations matters.
• Facilitate ER training for supervisors.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Employment law knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic case management applications

Job description

Job Summary

As an Employee Relations (ER) Partner at Bechtel, you will uphold our Vision, Values, and Commitments (VV&Cs) and maintain a fair, respectful work environment for all colleagues. You will conduct thorough investigations into workplace issues, resolve escalated employee concerns, and provide expert guidance on ER matters to leaders and staff. This part‑time telework role requires at least three in‑person days per week at the assigned office or project.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment‑related investigations end‑to‑end, including intake meetings, background research, investigative interviews, report writing, corrective actions, and debrief meetings across Bechtel project and office locations.
• Investigate complaints involving violations of company policy such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and other inappropriate behavior.
• Coach and advise all levels of management on employee‑relations matters (e.g., interpersonal conflicts, communication of employment decisions, policy application, performance management, mental health concerns, workforce reductions).
• Partner closely with global cross‑functional partners within the ER Communities of Expertise, Legal, Human Resources, Ethics and Compliance, Security, Industrial/Labor Relations, and business units.
• Facilitate ER training for managers and supervisors and participate in projects led by the ER team.
• Coach ER data to proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience.
• Deliver workforce reduction processes as initiated by Project HR and Project Management.
• Other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8‑10 years of relevant experience, or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Formal training and/or certification in investigations is preferred.
• Proven track record of conducting workplace investigations that will withstand legal scrutiny.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and ER best practices.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to all levels of leadership, including those with dissenting opinions.
• High level of discretion and ethical judgment.
• Proficiency in electronic case management applications.
• Ability to work effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of empathy while providing direct feedback and engaging in difficult, sensitive conversations.
• Proficiency in analyzing ER data to generate comprehensive reports, identify trends, and derive actionable insights for business and project leaders.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is preferred.
• AWI‑CH certification is preferred.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation may email [e-mail] for assistance.