Employee Relations Specialist

10195-Lubbock TX; Lubbock (TX); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO from first year

Holiday pay

Retirement plan with employer matching

Health insurance (medical, dental, etc

Health Savings Account

FSA

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Leave programs

Referral incentives

Résumé du poste

Snelling Staffing & Recruiting in Lubbock, TX seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to join its Human Resources team. The role focuses on fostering a positive workplace culture, applying policies consistently, and advising leaders and employees on sensitive personnel matters.

You will handle investigations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution, maintain confidential HR records, and support engagement, retention, and organizational development initiatives, with in-office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, disciplinary procedures, and HR best practices
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, etc.) preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple cases and deadlines
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed

Responsabilités

• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees on workplace issues, performance concerns, conduct matters, and policy interpretation
• Administer corrective action processes and performance management programs to ensure consistency and compliance
• Conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations and document findings clearly and professionally
• Partner with leadership to develop performance improvement plans and coaching strategies
• Serve as a neutral resource during conflict resolution discussions and employee meetings
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in accordance with HR standards and legal requirements
• Monitor employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to reduce risk and strengthen engagement
• Assist with development, interpretation, and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Support employee engagement, retention initiatives, and organizational development efforts
• Deliver or coordinate training for supervisors on documentation, coaching, compliance, and conflict management
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR partners on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Connaissances

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Investigations

Performance management

HR policy interpretation

Communication

Discretion & professionalism

Organization

Travel locally

Formation

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Description du poste

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Full-Time | In-Office | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A respected, mission-driven organization in Lubbock is seeking a knowledgeable Employee Relations Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This role is responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies, and serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on sensitive personnel matters. This is an ideal opportunity for an HR professional with strong experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution who thrives in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees on workplace issues, performance concerns, conduct matters, and policy interpretation
• Administer corrective action processes and performance management programs to ensure consistency and compliance
• Conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations and document findings clearly and professionally
• Partner with leadership to develop performance improvement plans and coaching strategies
• Serve as a neutral resource during conflict resolution discussions and employee meetings
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in accordance with HR standards and legal requirements
• Monitor employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to reduce risk and strengthen engagement
• Assist with development, interpretation, and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Support employee engagement, retention initiatives, and organizational development efforts
• Deliver or coordinate training for supervisors on documentation, coaching, compliance, and conflict management
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR partners on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, disciplinary procedures, and HR best practices
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, etc.) preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple cases and deadlines
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $62,500 - $72,500 annually, depending on experience Work Schedule: In-office, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning in the first year
• Paid holidays and premium holiday pay
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Limited FSA)
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Jury duty, bereavement, military leave, and extended wellness leave programs
• Employee referral incentives

ABOUT SNELLING

Locally owned and operated in Lubbock since 1967, Snelling Staffing & Recruiting has been connecting exceptional talent with outstanding employers for over 55 years. Our local team brings more than 200 years of combined staffing experience and has earned national and local recognition for excellence in recruiting and client satisfaction.

Awards & Recognition Include

• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Best of Lubbock® - Best Employment Agency ()
• Best of Staffing® Client Satisfaction Diamond Award ()
• Forbes Best Professional Search Firms®