Senior Employee Relations Specialist: 26-03342

Akraya Inc.; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist in San Diego, CA on a 6-month W2 contract. You will manage a substantial caseload of workplace issues with minimal supervision and help develop internal processes to enhance the employee experience.

The role requires advanced conflict resolution, communication, investigation, and policy development skills. You will work with HR and management to resolve disputes, build manager capability, and identify opportunities for process

Qualifications

• Extensive employee relations experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve a high volume of employee disputes and concerns.
• Develop and update internal policies, playbooks, and manager guides.
• Collaborate with HR and management to address complex performance issues.
• Provide guidance to build manager capability in employee relations.
• Analyze trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication

Problem solving

Investigation

Policy development

Job description

Primary Skills: Conflict resolution (advanced), Communication (advanced), Problem solving (advanced), Investigation (advanced), Policy development (intermediate)

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 6 months Location: San Diego, CA (#LI-REMOTE) Pay Range: $30 - $35 per hour #LP

Job Summary

This role involves managing complex employee issues with minimal supervision and providing expert guidance on sensitive workplace matters. You will independently handle a significant caseload while also contributing to the development of internal processes and resources. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise to resolve conflicts and improve the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve a high volume of employee disputes and concerns.
• Develop and update internal policies, playbooks, and manager guides.
• Collaborate with HR and management to address complex performance issues.
• Provide guidance to build manager capability in employee relations.
• Analyze trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Must-Have Skills

• Extensive employee relations experience.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Industry Experience

Candidates should possess substantial experience in employee relations, demonstrating a proven ability to handle a wide range of workplace challenges independently.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment.Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!