Employee Relations Specialist

Sweeping Corporation of America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision & life insurance

Short- & long-term disability

Paid time off & holidays

Training programs

Job summary

Sweeping Corporation of America is seeking a full-time Employee Relations Specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will manage HR cases, provide guidance on policies, and conduct investigations to support employees and management. Your contributions will directly influence our mission to uphold community standards.

You should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years in employee relations. We offer comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, insurance, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of employee relations experience.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and accommodation principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR cases.
• Conduct investigations and document findings.
• Provide guidance on policies and best practices.
• Coordinate compliance training programs.
• Maintain organized and compliant records.
• Lead the quarterly employee relations review process.
• Work closely with various departments on ER issues.

Skills

Employee Relations Expertise

Investigation & Documentation

Communication & Influence

Data Analysis & Reporting

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist – Full-Time (Full Time)

Travel: Minimal (1-10%)

What You’ll Do

At SCA, you’ll play a key role in driving our mission to keep communities clean and safe across the country. As an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist in the Human Resources Department, you’ll help shape operations, support our dedicated field teams, and deliver critical services that make a visible impact every day. Whether you’re leading people, optimizing processes, or providing essential support, your work will contribute directly to our success—and to the communities we proudly serve.

Your Daily Impact

The job responsibilities below outline the core duties and expectations of a position, providing clarity on how the role supports company goals. However, this is not an exhaustive list, and as business needs evolve, your responsibilities may shift over time to reflect new priorities, processes, or technologies:

• Employee Relations Case Management: Serve as the first point of contact for HR cases, providing timely and consistent responses to employee relations inquiries and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Investigations & Documentation: Conduct investigations documenting findings and providing recommendations on cases.
• Policy Interpretation & Guidance: Provide clear guidance to managers and employees on company policies, standards, and employee relations best practices.
• Compliance Training Administration: Coordinate, track, and follow up on required compliance training programs, ensuring deadlines and standards are met.
• Training Content Support: Partner with HR, Legal, and Compliance teams to update and maintain training materials in alignment with new laws and policy changes.
• Legal & Records Requests: Manage personnel file requests, subpoena responses, unemployment claims, and other legal documentation requests while maintaining confidentiality and data privacy.
• Document Management: Maintain organized, compliant records in accordance with HR data retention and documentation requirements.
• Quarterly ER Review Leadership: Lead the quarterly employee relations review process, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of insights for HR leadership.
• Trend Analysis & Reporting: Identify patterns in case types, performance actions, turnover, and compliance issues to inform proactive interventions.
• Process & Policy Improvement: Recommend enhancements to policies, procedures, and workflows based on ER trends, case themes, and organizational needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Operations partners to ensure alignment on ER issues, investigations, litigations, emerging risks, and recommended actions.
• Change Management & Communication Support: Support communications related to policy updates, compliance reminders, and ER programs to strengthen organizational consistency.
• Risk Mitigation: Apply sound judgment and employment law knowledge to reduce organizational risk and ensure fair, consistent employee treatment, escalating issues to the Legal Department where appropriate.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience: 2 years of employee relations experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Skills & Competencies

• Employee Relations Expertise: Applies employee relations & accommodation principles to ensure fair, consistent, and compliant issue resolution.
• Investigation & Documentation: Conducts thorough investigations and produces clear, accurate findings and recommendations.
• Communication & Influence: Communicates with clarity, builds trust, and guides managers through sensitive or complex matters.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Identifies trends, assesses risks, and provides actionable insights that inform proactive interventions.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Evaluates situations objectively and makes sound, well-reasoned decisions in high-risk or ambiguous scenarios.

Benefits & Wellness

• 401(k) with match
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Short- & long-term disability
• Indemnity insurance
• Paid time off & holidays
• Training programs
• Team focus: We show up for our customers and each other, every day.
• A culture that cares: People are the heart of everything we do, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and growth.
• Rooted in respect: A company with a name people know & trust - built on relationships, community pride and a people‑focused approach to leadership.

Physical Requirements & Travel

• Lifting: up to 15 lbs.
• Sitting/standing: primarily desk‑based with occasional standing or walking.
• Dexterity: ability to use computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Vision & hearing: normal or corrected vision and hearing sufficient for office work.
• Travel: occasional local travel may be required for meetings or site visits.
• Attendance: regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function for this position.

We encourage veteran, military spouses and family members to apply and thank them for their service. SCA is a military‑friendly employer.

SCA is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants based on age, color, race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status. We believe our differences bring us strength.

The protection of your personal data is important to us. We will only use your data in the application process and your data is not sold or used for any other purpose.

Sweeping Corporation of America is an at‑will employer and is proud to be a drug‑free workplace.