HR Employee Relations Professional

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Fund

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Houston seeks an HR Employee Relations Professional to manage employee investigations and advise on sensitive employee relations issues. The role requires a bachelor's degree and substantial HR experience, with a focus on ensuring a fair workplace. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k) plans, along with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of HR experience, or 12-14 years of ER experience in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record managing workplace investigations.
• Strong understanding of employment law and ER best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment-related investigations.
• Investigate complaints of policy violations.
• Coach management on sensitive ER issues.

Skills

Investigation management

Employee relations coaching

Employment law and compliance expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Primary Job Title: HR Employee Relations Professional

Alternate / Related Job Titles:

• Employee Relations Specialist
• HR Investigator
• Human Resources Business Partner
• Employee Experience Consultant

Location: Houston, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible

Job Summary: As an HR Employee Relations Professional, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s Vision, Values, and Commitments (VV&Cs) while maintaining a fair and respectful workplace. You will conduct investigations, resolve employee concerns, and advise leadership on employee relations (ER) matters to ensure a consistent, compliant, and positive employee experience. This role primarily supports the assigned geographic region but may also assist with cross‑regional initiatives. This position follows the company’s global telework policy and requires at least three days of in‑person attendance each week at the designated office or project site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex employment‑related investigations end‑to‑end, including intake, background research, interviews, reports, corrective actions, and debriefs across office and project sites.
• Investigate complaints of policy violations such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying.
• Coach and advise management on sensitive ER issues including performance management, workforce reductions, mental health concerns, and policy communication.
• Partner with global stakeholders across Legal, HR, Ethics and Compliance, Security, and Industrial/Labor Relations.
• Facilitate training for managers and supervisors on ER practices and assist with team‑led projects.
• Collaborate with the ER Communities of Expertise to leverage data analytics for proactive employee engagement improvements.
• Deliver workforce reduction processes as initiated by Project HR and Project Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of progressive ER experience in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record managing workplace investigations that withstand legal scrutiny.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and ER best practices.

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Prior experience supporting large‑scale engineering, construction, or project management environments.
• Exposure to multinational or cross‑regional ER functions.
• Experience in employee relations program design or training delivery.

Required Skills:

• Investigation management
• Employee relations coaching
• Employment law and compliance expertise

Preferred Skills:

• Data analysis and reporting (ER metrics)
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• HR policy interpretation
• Case management software proficiency

Additional Skills:

• Ethical judgment and discretion
• Cross‑cultural collaboration
• Presentation and communication skills

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Fund

About the Client: A trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner serving the Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear, Security & Environmental sectors. The company delivers impactful projects that make a lasting difference globally.

About GTT: GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with many of the nation’s leading life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 25‑27790 #gttjobs