Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead and oversee employee relations investigations, provide strategic counsel to senior leaders, and ensure compliance with employment laws. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and expertise in California employment regulations, with multi-state knowledge as a plus. Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage employee relations investigations, ensuring thorough fact-finding, documentation, and resolution of performance and workplace misconduct issues.
• Advise senior leaders and HR business partners on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage and develop a team of People Relations professionals, providing coaching and mentorship to drive growth and operational excellence (1 direct report).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, with deep expertise in California regulations (CFRA, PAGA, wage and hour laws); multi-state experience preferred (AZ, NM, NV, TX).
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on complex employment matters.
• Design and deliver training programs for managers on employee relations best practices, employment law compliance, and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead proactive employee engagement and retention strategies in collaboration with HR teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Job Type & Location : This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX. Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type : This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

About TEKsystems : We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.