Employee Relations Partner

Requisition ID: 299362

Location: Reston, VA (Part‑Time Telework; at least three days in‑person per week)

Salary Range: $123,400 – $178,500 annually (based on market data; final salary determined by education, experience, and qualifications)

Job Summary

As an Employee Relations (ER) Partner at Bechtel, you will play a key role in upholding our Vision, Values, and Commitments (VV&Cs) and maintaining a fair and respectful work environment for all Bechtel colleagues. ER Partners conduct thorough investigations into workplace issues, resolve escalated employee concerns, and provide expert guidance on ER matters to both leaders and staff. While primarily managing ER activities within an assigned geographic region, you may also support and coordinate efforts cross‑regionally. This position is part‑time telework per our global telework policy and requires at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment‑related investigations end‑to‑end, including intake meetings, background research, investigative interviews, report writing, corrective actions, and debrief meetings across Bechtel project and office locations.
• Investigate complaints involving violations of Company policy, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and other inappropriate behavior.
• Coach and advise all levels of management on employee relations matters such as interpersonal conflicts, communication of employment decisions, policy application, performance management, mental health concerns, workforce reductions, etc.
• Partner closely with global cross‑functional partners within the ER Communities of Expertise, Legal, Human Resources, Ethics and Compliance, Security, Industrial/Labor Relations, and business units.
• Facilitate ER training for managers and supervisors and participate in projects led by the ER team.
• Leverage ER data with the Communities of Expertise to proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience.
• Deliver workforce reduction processes as initiated by Project HR and Project Management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Formal training and/or certification in investigations (preferred).
• Proven track record of conducting workplace investigations that withstand legal scrutiny.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and ER best practices.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to all levels of leadership, including those with dissenting opinions.
• High level of discretion and ethical judgment.
• Proficiency in electronic case management applications.
• Ability to work effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries.
• Demonstrated empathy balanced with the ability to provide direct feedback and engage in difficult, sensitive conversations.
• Proficiency in analyzing ER data to generate comprehensive reports, identify trends, and derive actionable insights for business and project leaders.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (preferred).
• AWI‑CH certification (preferred).

Total Rewards / Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Well‑designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.