Employee Relations Specialist

Anonymous; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

As an Employee Relations Specialist at this leading company, you will help foster a fair and inclusive workplace culture. Responsibilities include supporting employee investigations, providing HR policy guidance, and analyzing employee relations data. This role offers significant growth opportunities in the HR field and emphasizes an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in Human Resources focusing on Employee Relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws.
• High professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for employee complaints and conduct investigations.
• Provide policy guidance and support to managers.
• Assist in training sessions related to workplace conduct.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Your Mission: Foster a Fair, Respectful, and Engaged Workplace

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a vital role in cultivating a healthy, inclusive, and productive workplace culture. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor and first responder to employee concerns, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies, conducting investigations, and driving proactive strategies that support employee engagement and legal compliance. Whether you’re experienced or early in your employee relations career, this role offers the chance to grow while making a meaningful impact.

Your Impact: Strengthen Culture, Compliance, and Trust

Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations

• Act as a point of contact for employee complaints, concerns, and policy-related questions.
• Conduct or support investigations into workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, conflicts, or misconduct.
• Document all case activity thoroughly and confidentially, maintaining accurate and secure records.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and legal counsel on complex employee relations matters.

Policy Guidance & Manager Support

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Support the fair and consistent application of policies, helping ensure decisions align with organizational values and legal obligations.
• Assist in the administration of corrective actions, disciplinary processes, and performance improvement plans.

Training, Engagement & Communication

• Assist in the development and delivery of training sessions related to workplace conduct, anti-harassment, and conflict resolution.
• Help promote an inclusive, respectful workplace by supporting employee engagement strategies and policy education.
• Compile and analyze employee relations data to identify trends and support proactive improvements.

Compliance & Process Support

• Help monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation related to employee relations.
• Provide administrative and project support for HR initiatives as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably with a focus on Employee Relations.
• Strong knowledge or foundational understanding of employment laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII).
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations.
• Exposure to mediation or conflict resolution training.

Whether you’re an early-career HR professional looking to develop in the employee relations space or a more seasoned practitioner seeking a strategic, people-first environment—you’ll find opportunity, challenge, and impact in this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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