Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for fostering a positive work environment by developing and implementing strategies that promote fair treatment, engagement, and compliance with employment laws and company policies. This role serves as a key advisor to both employees and management, resolving workplace issues and ensuring alignment with organizational values and legal standards.

Job Type : Full Time

Salary : Commensurate with experience

ACTIVITIES / TASKS / SCOPE

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations issues and workplace concerns.
• Investigate complaints related to harassment, discrimination, performance, and workplace misconduct, ensuring thorough and impartial processes.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and department leaders to address performance management concerns, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that support a respectful, compliant, and inclusive workplace.
• Monitor trends in employee relations and recommend proactive strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Support and coach managers in effective people management practices, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Maintain documentation of all employee relations matters in accordance with legal and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, etc.).
• Lead or assist in employee trainings related to workplace behavior, performance management, and compliance topics.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as needed for complex or high-risk cases.
• Track and report on employee relations metrics and outcomes to inform HR strategy.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS Required :

Preferred :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.