Remote HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist

Pueblo-County,-Co; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & Hybrid opportunities

County retirement program

Fitness center

Job summary

Pueblo County is seeking a qualified HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist to oversee employee relations administration, investigations, policy interpretation, compliance, and training. This role reports to the Manager of Employee Relations & Compliance and supports supervisors, managers, elected officials, and staff on a wide range of employee relations matters.

The position emphasizes consistent policy application, equitable compensation practices, and adherence to federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years or more of progressively responsible Human Resources experience in employee relations, investigations, compliance administration, workplace conflict resolution, policy administration, or related HR disciplines.
• Minimum of one (1) year or more of experience supporting Workers' Compensation and Unemployment claims and investigations throughout the full case lifecycle.
• Experience supporting compensation administration through job evaluations, position classification reviews, salary surveys, internal equity analyses, and compensation planning.

Responsibilities

• Conducts workplace investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, workplace conflicts, harassment allegations, misconduct concerns, and other employment-related matters.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, FLSA, EEO, USERRA, COBRA, and EPW Act; supports audits.
• Supports HR compliance activities for Workers' Compensation, Unemployment, accommodations, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance to supervisors on employee relations concerns, performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy application.
• Interprets and maintains HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent application.
• Participates in compensation administration activities including market pricing, salary surveys, and internal equity reviews.
• Develops and delivers training covering workplace conduct, harassment prevention, employee relations, and supervisor responsibilities.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Policy interpretation

Disciplinary consultation

Compliance administration

Leave administration support

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources / related field

Master's Degree in HR / related field (preferred)

Job description

Pueblo County is seeking a qualified HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist to oversee employee relations administration, investigations, policy interpretation, compliance, and training. This role reports to the Manager of Employee Relations & Compliance and supports supervisors, managers, elected officials, and staff on a wide range of employee relations matters.

The position emphasizes consistent policy application, equitable compensation practices, and adherence to federal, state, and