Senior Employee Relations Architect

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to foster a positive, productive work environment. You will serve as trusted advisor, problem-solver, and subject-matter expert on employee relations matters, helping leaders navigate complex situations while ensuring compliance and care.

You will lead a wide range of activities, including coaching managers on corrective action, investigating misconduct, managing grievances, preparing HR documentation, and coordinating responses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or closely related field.
• Three years of related professional HR experience; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships across departments to promote collaboration, trust, and open communication.
• Coach and advise managers on positive corrective action strategies that support employee success.
• Review and process corrective action recommendations to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance.
• Prepare and refine HR documentation including reports, correspondence, and case summaries.
• Manage grievances and employee concerns while ensuring adherence to established rules, timelines, and procedures.
• Conduct thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct and recommend appropriate outcomes.
• Participate in Indefinite Suspension and Medical Separation meetings.
• Represent the department in Civil Service Commission Appeals and Unemployment Hearings.
• Develop and interpret HR procedures to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver training to departments on HR policies, updates, and best practices.
• Coordinate responses to EEOC complaints and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Assist with ADA accommodations, supporting employees’ access to equitable workplace solutions.
• Perform additional HR duties as needed to support departmental goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Advisory/Coaching

Investigation

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

City of Houston is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to foster a positive, productive work environment. You will serve as trusted advisor, problem-solver, and subject-matter expert on employee relations matters, helping leaders navigate complex situations while ensuring compliance and care.

You will lead a wide range of activities, including coaching managers on corrective action, investigating misconduct, managing grievances, preparing HR documentation, and coordinating responses