Part-Time Employee Relations Specialist

Addison Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Addison Group in Manhattan, NYC is seeking a Part-Time Employee Relations Specialist for a hybrid, contract role. The position provides essential HR support to investigate, document, and track employee relations matters within a non-profit educational environment.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, proficiency with HRIS systems such as Dayforce or Workday, ATS, and payroll software. Strong empathy, clear communication, and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of dedicated experience in employee relations or HR support capacity.
• Proficient with HRIS systems (Dayforce or Workday highly preferred), ATS, and payroll software.
• Exceptional detail-orientation and strong communication; empathetic handling of sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial fact-gathering and documentation for low-to-moderate workplace investigations.
• Draft professional warning letters, coaching memos, and formal documentation summaries.
• Log employee relations incidents accurately within the Dayforce HRIS system.
• Support tracking and follow-up for both part-time and full-time attendance cases.
• Assist with the offboarding process, including drafting exit emails and thorough documentation.
• Support routine performance documentation reviews and PIP follow-ups.
• Assist with unemployment claim documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

ATS

Payroll software

Job description

Title: Part-Time Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Manhattan, NYC (Hybrid)

Schedule: M-F 9am-12pm

Employment Type: Contract

Pay: $23.00–$27.00/hour

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established non-profit organization committed to building an inclusive team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work. From their academic programs to their athletic initiatives, they are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have the tools, opportunities, and permission to make their dreams a reality.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, empathetic, and detail-oriented Employee Relations Specialist to provide crucial contract support to the Human Resources team. This role is designed to deliver additional employee relations, compliance, and performance management support within a dynamic non-profit educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations Support

• Conduct initial fact-gathering and documentation for low-to-moderate workplace investigations.
• Draft professional warning letters, coaching memos, and formal documentation summaries.
• Log employee relations incidents accurately within the Dayforce HRIS system.
• Support tracking and follow-up for both part-time and full-time attendance cases.
• Assist with the offboarding process, including drafting exit emails and ensuring thorough documentation.
• Support routine performance documentation reviews, such as Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) follow-ups.
• Assist with compiling necessary documentation for unemployment claims.

Policy & Compliance Support

• Track the completion of Employee Handbook policy acknowledgments and systematically follow up with outstanding employees.
• Monitor Sexual Harassment Training completion compliance, sending reminders to pending employees and managers.
• Follow up with staff to ensure mandated reporter training is completed prior to organizational deadlines.
• Assist with the documentation and tracking of workplace accommodation requests.

Performance Management & Staff Surveys

• Support the launch of performance management cycles (PEP) directly within Dayforce.
• Audit full-time PEP reviews and professional goals to ensure organizational consistency and alignment.
• Partner with managers and staff to drive the completion of all outstanding PEP deliverables.
• Assist with generating survey reports and driving employee participation across internal surveys.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–2 years of dedicated experience in employee relations or an HR support capacity
• Technical Skills: Proficient with HRIS systems (Dayforce or Workday highly preferred), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and payroll software.
• Soft Skills: Exceptionally detail-oriented, strong communicator, and able to approach sensitive situations with deep empathy. Must be direct yet flexible in communication delivery.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.