Multi-State Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

ArborWorks, LLC; Oakhurst (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or in-office work environment

Job summary

ArborWorks LLC is seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist to join our HR Shared Services team. The role supports employees and leaders across multi-state operations, handling employee relations, investigations, leave administration, ADA accommodations, and compliance.

You will partner with operations leadership, HR, and legal counsel to promote consistent HR practices, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance across a field-based workforce.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years in employee relations, labor relations, leave administration, and/or HR compliance.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple states and strong knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing written findings.
• Experience managing ADA accommodations and complex leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on employee relations, performance, attendance, conflict, policy interpretation, and terminations.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations and prepare findings and recommendations.
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Support labor relations, including CBA administration and grievance meetings.
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, Paid Sick Leave, workers’ comp).
• Manage ADA interactive process, accommodations, medical certifications, and return-to-work.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local employment laws and multi-state leave rules.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on claims, inquiries, subpoenas, and litigation holds.
• Maintain and update HR policies and handbook content.

Skills

Strong communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

Case management systems

Job description

ArborWorks LLC is seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist to join our HR Shared Services team. The role supports employees and leaders across multi-state operations, handling employee relations, investigations, leave administration, ADA accommodations, and compliance.

You will partner with operations leadership, HR, and legal counsel to promote consistent HR practices, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance across a field-based workforce.