Employee Relations Specialist

LHH; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Medical Dental Vision (MDV)

Job summary

LHH partners with a Portland-based nonprofit seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to lead investigations and improve workplace culture. This hybrid role offers an annual salary of $80K-$90K, along with competitive benefits, inviting individuals passionate about HR transformation and inclusive environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on employee relations and investigations experience.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex workplace investigations and ensure objective outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on performance issues and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate to implement employee relations strategies and policies.

Skills

Employee Relations

Investigations

Conflict Resolution

Legal Compliance

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Are you passionate about fostering a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace? We’re partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Portland area that’s undergoing an exciting HR transformation—and they’re looking for their next Employee Relations Specialist to help shape the future of their team. This role is a hybrid position in the Portland, OR area, with an annual salary of $80K-$90K, DOE. Our client offers competitive benefits including MDV, PTO, and a 401K!

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex and sensitive workplace investigations and ensure thorough, timely, and objective outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on performance issues, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation
• Collaborate with HR leadership to refine and implement employee relations strategies, programs, and policies
• Provide guidance and training to leaders on employee relations best practices and legal compliance
• Analyze ER trends and develop proactive solutions to foster a positive, high-performing work culture

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on employee relations and investigations experience (required)
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and progressive discipline
• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-based environment is a plus, but not required
• High emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and sound judgment
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, evolving environment and is excited about being part of a transformational HR team

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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