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Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Compunnel, Inc.Tempe, AZ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to independently manage and resolve complex employee relations matters. This role involves conducting investigations, supporting leaders with escalated challenges, driving policy alignment, and advising stakeholders on appropriate interventions. Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, the Employee Relations Specialist will collaborate closely with HRBPs, Legal, and People Team leadership to ensure fair, consistent, and effective resolution of workplace issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead independent investigations into employee concerns and policy violations.
  • Serve as a consultative partner to HRBPs and leaders on disciplinary actions, performance discussions, and employee interventions.
  • Evaluate risk, document findings, and recommend resolutions using consistent frameworks.
  • Conduct fact-finding processes, interviews, and workplace assessments.
  • Identify systemic issues and collaborate on mitigation strategies, policy updates, or process improvements.
  • Provide coaching to people leaders on conflict management, feedback delivery, and handling difficult conversations.
  • Support ER-related training initiatives and mentor junior ER Specialists on case handling best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA / BS) with 4+ years of experience in employee relations, HR, conflict resolution, or workplace compliance.
  • Proven experience managing employee relations cases and guiding leaders through workplace concerns.
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining policies and case outcomes to diverse stakeholders.
  • Solution-oriented mindset, balancing business needs with fairness and compliance.
  • Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Experience using case management systems or HR technology tools.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • HR or ER certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments (e.g., tech / startup).
  • Familiarity with employment laws and employee relations best practices.
  • Experience conducting training sessions or coaching managers on workplace policies.

    • Company Description

    Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.

    We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

    Company Description

    Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

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