Employee Relations Specialist — Investigations

Mark Taylor; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Housing discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mark-Taylor, based in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a People Relations Specialist for our corporate office. You will partner with leaders across communities handling employee relations, investigations, and policy guidance to sustain a fair, compliant workplace.

You’ll coach managers, document performance actions, review corrective actions, and maintain confidential case records while supporting retention initiatives and HR projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3–5 years HR experience, incl. 2+ years in employee relations and investigations
• Knowledge of Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA and HR best practices
• Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills with objectivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional documentation
• Ability to build trust with employees and leaders at all levels
• Integrity and sound judgment with confidential information
• Manage multiple cases and priorities in fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office; Paylocity HRIS a plus
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• Willingness to travel to communities across the Valley up to 80%

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employees and leaders on employee relations, performance matters, disciplinary actions and policy interpretation
• Conduct prompt, thorough and impartial workplace investigations with witnesses, evidence and findings
• Coach and guide leaders through performance and conduct matters including documentation and progressive discipline
• Advise employees and leaders on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
• Review and prepare corrective action documentation and separation recommendations for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and provide reporting to HR leadership
• Identify recurring concerns and recommend proactive solutions, including policy updates and training
• Serve as a two-way communication channel between community teams and corporate HR
• Support retention and engagement efforts and address workplace concerns early
• Support HR projects and additional duties as assigned

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication

HR laws

Excel

HRIS Paylocity

PHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mark-Taylor, based in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a People Relations Specialist for our corporate office. You will partner with leaders across communities handling employee relations, investigations, and policy guidance to sustain a fair, compliant workplace.

You’ll coach managers, document performance actions, review corrective actions, and maintain confidential case records while supporting retention initiatives and HR projects.