Employment Practices Specialist TECHEAD

Techead; Newport News (VA); A distancia; USD 52.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

TECHEAD has an immediate opening for an Employment Practices Specialist. The role is a remote, contract position (3 months) based in the US, with Newport News, VA as the posting location. Compensation offered is $38–$40 per hour.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch. Key duties include mediating conflicts, counseling managers on employee relations, handling administrative tasks, delivering trainings on communication and diversity, and ensuring legal compliance and risk

Formación

• 13 years of focused Employee Relations experience including corrective actions and disciplinary actions.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field; HR certifications are a plus.
• Experience with HRIS systems (ServiceNow/Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a mediator to resolve conflicts and conduct thorough investigations into complaints.
• Provide guidance to managers on addressing workplace issues and discipline with fairness and consistency.
• Review corrective actions and handle policy-related questions; perform entry-level employee relations tasks.

Conocimientos

Employee relations

Disciplinary actions

Conflict resolution

Coaching managers

HRIS: ServiceNow

HRIS: Workday

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/psychology

HR certifications (PHR/SHRM-CP) are a plus

Herramientas

ServiceNow

Workday

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Details:

Title: Employment Practices Specialist
Location: Newport News, VA
Compensation: $38 – $40 /per Hour
Work Type: Contract (3 Months)
Work Location: Remote

Job Description:

Employment Practices Specialist

Our client has an immediate opening for an Employment Practices Specialist. The Employment Practices Group is growing and offers an exciting, challenging, and long-term career opportunity!

• Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Location: US Remote

Core Responsibilities

• Conflict Resolution: Act as a mediator in resolving conflicts and disputes between associates or between associates and management. Conduct thorough investigations into complaints or grievances and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Associate Counseling: Provide guidance and support to managers on how to address associates on various workplace issues, including performance concerns, interpersonal conflicts, and disciplinary actions. Offer coaching and advice to associates and managers on conflict resolution and communication strategies. Help ensure fairness and consistency in disciplinary actions and decisions.

• Administrative & Repeatable Tasks: Review all corrective actions, handle lower-level policy-related questions, and perform entry-level work for the employee relations group.

• Training & Development: Identify training needs related to associate relations and conduct workshops or training sessions for managers and associates on topics such as communication skills, conflict resolution, and diversity awareness.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Stay updated on employment laws, regulations, and best practices related to associate relations. Assist in ensuring compliance with legal requirements and minimizing risks related to associate disputes or litigation.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of associate relations issues, investigations, and resolutions. Prepare reports and review analysis on trends, patterns, and areas of concern for identification of improvement opportunities.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Experience: 13 years of focused Employee Relations experience (corrective actions, disciplinary actions, and employee counseling). Note: General HR experience without direct employee relations exposure will not fit this role.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience). HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) are a plus.

• Technical Skills: Experience with HRIS systems (ServiceNow and Workday experience preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Soft Skills: Personable with the ability to speak with individuals at all organizational levels, strong conflict resolution/mediation skills, problem-solving ability, and quick onboarding/ramp-up capability.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.