Employee Relations Specialist: Investigations & Guidance

Maximus; Lincoln (NE); In loco; USD 62.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Maximus is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support the centralized Employee Relations team. The role involves leading investigations, advising managers on performance and policy interpretation, and escalating complex matters as needed.

You will apply knowledge of employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA) and collaborate with HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts and drive business results. The position emphasizes accuracy, process discipline, and timely reporting.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years HR-related experience.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of human capital practices, techniques, and standards.
• Requires good judgment, organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel; experience with case management systems preferred.
• Demonstrate the skills to evaluate facts, deliver findings and recommendations on sensitive cases through clear communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail in documentation, process execution, and follow up.
• Enjoys partnering with HR colleagues, Legal, and other stakeholder groups to implement solutions and achieve business results.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage moderately complex workplace investigations and draft reports.
• Provide guidance to people managers on performance, terminations, policy interpretation and escalation.
• Monitor ER entry point and escalate complex matters to senior ER staff.
• Apply knowledge of EEO, ADA, FMLA and related laws to guidance and decisions.
• Recommend actions to resolve conflicts and monitor aftercare plans.
• Assist with projects and programs within the ER division.
• Assess risk with ethical judgment and report issues timely.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

HR knowledge

Judgment

Excel

Case management

Stakeholder collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Strumenti

Excel

Case management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Maximus is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support the centralized Employee Relations team. The role involves leading investigations, advising managers on performance and policy interpretation, and escalating complex matters as needed.

You will apply knowledge of employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA) and collaborate with HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts and drive business results. The position emphasizes accuracy, process discipline, and timely reporting.