Employee Relations Specialist — Growth, Impact & Equity

Groundworks, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Company Ownership Opportun it

Industry Leading Training Programs

Top Workplace with Award Winning Cultu

Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits

Job summary

Groundworks, LLC is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to manage employee relations cases, conduct investigations, and advise leaders on performance and policy matters. The role supports centralized processes, coordinating with HR partners and operations to ensure compliant, timely outcomes.

The position emphasizes handling confidential matters with discretion and maintaining rigorous documentation across systems as part of a growing, award-winning workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years in employee relations and investigations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations with interviews and evidence collection.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned employee relations cases from intake to resolution, including complaints and investigations.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations with interviews, evidence gathering, and documentation.
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance management, corrective action, and separations.
• Support workplace accommodations and monitor approved accommodations.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and timely communication with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve case management processes and experiences.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Policy guidance

Confidentiality

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HR Acuity

Workday

Job description

Groundworks, LLC is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to manage employee relations cases, conduct investigations, and advise leaders on performance and policy matters. The role supports centralized processes, coordinating with HR partners and operations to ensure compliant, timely outcomes.

The position emphasizes handling confidential matters with discretion and maintaining rigorous documentation across systems as part of a growing, award-winning workplace culture.