Remote HR Investigations & Employee Relations Partner

GovCIO; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a part-time HR Business Partner to support employee relations, investigations, and compliance processes. The role is fully remote within the United States, with a focus on confidential case management and collaboration with legal and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in HR/Business/Psychology with 8+ years of experience, strong investigative and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS. SHRM-CP/PHR is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology with 8+ years (or commensurate experience).
• Minimum 2 years HR experience with exposure to employee relations, investigations, compliance, or HR generalist functions.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations matters and workplace concerns.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support conflict resolution efforts and facilitate effective communication between managers and employees.
• Assist with disciplinary actions, performance discussions, and corrective action processes.
• Identify employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions.
• Conduct and support employee investigations involving policy violations, workplace misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, attendance issues, and other employment-related concerns.
• Gather and review evidence, documentation, and witness statements.
• Prepare investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations for HR leadership review.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure investigations are conducted in a fair, objective, and timely manner.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and leadership teams as appropriate.
• Perform routine audits of HR records, employee files, personnel actions, and HR processes to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor documentation standards and identify gaps or risks.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Support compliance initiatives relating to federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Support senior HR Business Partners with organizational and workforce initiatives.
• Assist with organizational changes, employee transitions, and workforce planning activities.
• Help analyze employee relations data and identify trends impacting the workforce.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely case management documentation.

Skills

HR experience

Investigations

Employment law

Communication

HRIS proficiency

Remote work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a part-time HR Business Partner to support employee relations, investigations, and compliance processes. The role is fully remote within the United States, with a focus on confidential case management and collaboration with legal and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in HR/Business/Psychology with 8+ years of experience, strong investigative and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS. SHRM-CP/PHR is preferred but not required.