Employee Relations Supervisor - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Houston, TX seeks an Employee Relations Supervisor to lead a dedicated ER team, guide investigations, and ensure fair, compliant handling of concerns under company policies and laws. You will partner with Workforce Services, site leaders, and legal counsel to resolve workplace issues and drive continuous improvement.

The role demands graduate education with 8–14 years in ER/Labor HR, strong investigative skills, and the ability to coach and influence across levels.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA).
• Strong understanding of discipline, performance management, and separations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach Employee Relations team; guide investigations and issue resolution.
• Escalate complex investigations; ensure impartiality and compliance with laws.
• Monitor cases and documentation; support leadership in discipline and separations.
• Contribute to metrics, trends, and proactive improvement of employee relations processes.

Skills

Investigations

Employee relations

Discipline management

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

The Employee Relations Supervisor provides day-to-day supervision, coaching, and guidance to the Employee Relations team while ensuring employee concerns, investigations, disciplinary matters, and workplace issues are addressed fairly, consistently, and in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws. The Employee Relations Supervisor serves as a key advisor to the Workforce Services team, site Industrial Relations representatives, Legal Counsel and Project Leadership teams on employee relations matters. The role will be pivotal in supporting the resolution of workplace concerns through effective case management, investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution whilst identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities

Employee Relations leadership:

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Employee Relations professionals, providing guidance on case management, investigations, and workplace issue resolution in line with applicable federal and state legislation.
• Assign and monitor employee relations cases to ensure timely completion and adherence to established standards.
• Partner with Workforce Services, Industrial Relations, and Project leadership to implement early intervention programs to address employee concerns and support positive workforce outcomes.
• Promote consistent application of company policies, procedures, work rules, and employee relations practices.
• Assist in the implementation of employee relations programs, initiatives, and engagement activities.

Employee Relations Cases And Investigations

• Serve as an escalation point for complex investigations involving alleged misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, workplace conflicts, and other employee concerns.
• Ensure investigations are conducted impartially, professionally, and in compliance with company requirements and applicable laws.
• Review investigation findings, disciplinary recommendations, and corrective actions for consistency and quality.
• Monitor employee relations cases through the case management system and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Support project leadership in handling employee discipline, performance-related concerns, and separation decisions.

Support And Continuous Improvement

• Support the collection and analysis of employee relations metrics, trends, and case data of employee relations activities and investigations to help support site proactive intervention campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee relations processes, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Identify emerging workplace issues and recommend proactive solutions to minimize disruptions and employee concerns.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant employee relations, labor relations or human resources experience or 12-14 years of relevant employee relations, labor relations or human resources work experience in lieu of degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, anti-harassment, discrimination, and retaliation requirements.
• Strong understanding of employee discipline, performance management, and separation processes.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to influence and build productive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

City*

Houston

State*

Texas

Job_Category

Construction

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Bechtel