Senior Employee Relations Lead — Hybrid, Multi-State HRBP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation

Continued training and advancement

Annual merit increases and bonus

Job summary

The Lewis Group of Companies is hiring a Senior Employee Relations Specialist in Upland, CA. The role partners with leadership to address employee relations, conduct investigations, and ensure consistent policy application across multiple states.

Occasional travel to property locations is required as part of investigations and program support. Responsibilities include advising on corrective action, preparing investigation reports, and providing HR business partnership to leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of progressive HR experience with a 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.
• 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 on team effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Develop the capability to take on broader HR Business Partner responsibilities over time.
• Interpret and apply company policies 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, 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

Disciplinary actions

HR business partnering

Education

Bachelors in HR or related

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR-SPHR (preferred)

Job description

The Lewis Group of Companies is hiring a Senior Employee Relations Specialist in Upland, CA. The role partners with leadership to address employee relations, conduct investigations, and ensure consistent policy application across multiple states.

Occasional travel to property locations is required as part of investigations and program support. Responsibilities include advising on corrective action, preparing investigation reports, and providing HR business partnership to leaders.