Employee Relations Specialist

Remote — Candidates must reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zone. Contract-to-hire.

About The Company

Our client is a large, established organization within the industrial and technology sector with a workforce of approximately 6,000 employees across multiple states. The company is committed to creating a respectful, collaborative workplace while providing leaders and employees with the HR support needed to maintain a positive and productive environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns and employee relations matters.
• Advise supervisors and leaders on performance management, corrective actions, written documentation, PIPs, and related HR processes.
• Manage a substantial caseload of employee relations matters while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Conduct investigations involving employee complaints, workplace conflicts, policy concerns, and other employment-related issues.
• Evaluate employee concerns and help develop fair, practical, and consistent resolutions.
• Provide recommendations regarding appropriate corrective actions based on investigation findings and company policies.
• Coach managers on effective communication, documentation, performance management, and employee relations practices.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to address issues while reducing organizational risk.
• Help ensure HR policies and employment practices are applied consistently across multiple locations and employee groups.
• Assist with developing and updating HR policies, procedures, templates, and manager resources.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR leadership, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and other internal teams as needed.
• Support a positive workplace culture through proactive coaching, conflict resolution, and effective employee relations practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Significant experience handling employee relations matters involving a large hourly workforce.
• Previous experience managing a high volume of employee relations cases and investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach managers through performance and employee relations situations.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, technology, or a similar environment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple states is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent judgment and discretion.

Additional Details

• This is a remote opportunity; most employee relations investigations will be conducted remotely.
• The position is expected to begin within approximately two weeks of accepting an offer.
• Occasional travel may be required after conversion for complex or sensitive workplace matters.

Pay

$39-43 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 1-hour lunch

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Perks

• Remote work environment
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Opportunity to work with a large, multi-state organization
• Exposure to complex employee relations matters and HR initiatives
• Collaborative partnership with HR, Legal, and business leadership