Employee Relations Consultant (Remote)

About the role

The Employee Relations Consultant is an individual contributor role working under the general direction of the Employee Relations Manager. This position is responsible for managing and advising on multifaceted complex (Tier 2) employment matters, serving as a trusted advisor to field managers, employees, and internal team members. The role is fast-paced with a heavy focus on workplace investigations, case management, and reporting, while also leading proactive employee relations initiatives in partnership with various HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex workplace investigations related to employee claims of harassment, discrimination, and other high-risk issues to reach effective resolution.
• Works with the Employee Relations Specialist to consult on matters requiring in-depth review, investigation, and/or consultation.
• Drafts well-written and thorough investigation-related documents and utilizes the designated case management tool for tracking.
• Identifies and reports on employee relations common issues or trends.
• Consults on complex cases related to absence management and the ADA.
• Partners with legal counsel during employment-related agency charges or legal matters.
• Conducts presentations and training for field managers on topics such as FMLA, ADA, and PD.
• Leads proactive initiatives, including C.A.R.E., to cultivate positive employee relations and high-quality working environments.
• Communicates with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Serves as a role model, ambassador, and teacher of company values, vision, and standards of conduct.
• Identifies and mitigates risk by proposing strategies for effective resolution of employment matters.
• In collaboration with HR Leadership, recommends and assists with writing and communicating HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources required.
• 1–2 years of experience in Employee Relations required.
• HR Certification preferred.

Pay

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $94,000 yearly. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Geographic differentials may also apply depending on the position’s location.