Senior Employee Relations & Investigations Lead

Lewis Group of Companies; Upland (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation

Job summary

Lewis Group of Companies in Upland, CA, is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to partner with leadership across a multi-state property management portfolio. The role covers advising on disciplinary actions, investigations, and policy applications, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and Friday remote.

Travel to properties is required to support investigations and employee relations matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (California experience highly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing formal investigation reports.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience in property management, real estate, or hospitality industries is a plus.
• Experience supporting multi-site and/or multi-state operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, and workplace concerns
• Provide guidance on corrective action, up to and including termination
• Partner with leadership to ensure consistent and fair application of company policies
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations on complex employee relations issues, balancing business needs and risk mitigation
• Manage and track all employee relations complaints and investigations
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints (e.g., harassment, discrimination, policy violations)
• Gather and analyze evidence, interview relevant parties, and maintain detailed documentation
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommended actions
• Partner with leadership to determine appropriate outcomes based on investigation findings
• Provide foundational HR business partner support to leaders, including guidance on team effectiveness, organizational needs, and workforce planning
• Partner with leadership on key HR initiatives and projects
• Develop the capability to take on broader HR Business Partner responsibilities over time
• Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and employment laws across multiple states
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Identify trends in employee relations matters and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate risk
• Coach managers on performance management processes, including documentation and progressive discipline
• Review and provide feedback on disciplinary actions to ensure clarity, consistency, and legal compliance
• Act as a resource for employees and managers to address workplace concerns
• Facilitate conflict resolution and support a positive employee experience
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records of employee relations matters and investigations
• Track trends and provide insights and reporting to leadership to support strategic decision-making

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

Lewis Group of Companies in Upland, CA, is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to partner with leadership across a multi-state property management portfolio. The role covers advising on disciplinary actions, investigations, and policy applications, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and Friday remote.

Travel to properties is required to support investigations and employee relations matters as needed.