Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

Recruit Right is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a client that we have in Clarksville, TN. Relocation assistance may be offered for the right candidate.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Employee Relations (ER) Coordinator to support a fair, consistent, and compliant workplace. You’ll be the first line of support for employee concerns, documentation, and policy interpretation—partnering with an ER Specialist on investigations and corrective actions.

What You’ll Do

• Policy & Compliance : Interpret and implement HR policies; ensure consistent application across teams.
• Employee Relations Intake : Receive and triage complaints; escalate to ER Specialist to determine disciplinary or legal action.
• Investigations Support : Assist with fact-finding, documentation, and disciplinary processes—including terminations.
• Separation & Unemployment : Prepare termination packets, Tennessee separation notices , and unemployment claim responses.
• Exit Feedback : Coordinate exit interviews / surveys; synthesize themes for action.
• Records & Reporting : Maintain ER documents / personnel files; support audits and management reporting.
• Engagement & Events : Help promote company events, recognition, and involvement initiatives that build morale.
• Performance & Attendance : Track absenteeism, leaves, safety, and productivity trends; flag issues and support approved improvements.
• Leave & Accommodation : Maintain working knowledge of Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and applicable state / local laws; protect confidentiality of medical files.
• All-Hands HR : Jump in to support other HR functions as needed.

What You Bring

Why You’ll Love It