Employee Relations Specialist

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources Team in Mechanicsburg, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in our Mechanicsburg office.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant workplace practices.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations and supporting conflict resolution to mitigate risk and strengthen organizational culture.
• Work in close partnership with the Director, Employee Relations, playing a critical role in enterprise-wide risk management efforts, including candidate screening, incident response, threat assessment, and compliance-driven reviews.
• Support cross-functional teams focused on employee safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct and coordinate complex workplace investigations involving alleged policy violations, misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or unfair employment practices.
• Manage employee complaints and disputes, ensuring accurate, thorough, and compliant documentation.
• Develop corrective action plans and provide recommendations to leadership to minimize employee relations risks and employment liabilities.
• Review and assess questionable MVRs and background check results to determine hiring eligibility.
• Serve as primary or backup HR representative on the Insider Threat Working Group, supporting risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and case management.
• Act as primary or backup member of the Incident Response Team, including responsibility for reviewing and signing off on all incident reports submitted across the organization.
• Partner with Legal to serve as primary or backup reviewer for international travel request exceptions, evaluating business necessity and compliance with company policy.
• Aid in the interactive process for return-to-work Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education | Experience: What You Will Bring To Our Firm

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in human resources or employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Proven knowledge and application of federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and related regulations.
• Ability to interpret policies, laws, and risk factors to make sound, defensible recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex or sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and consultation skills.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills with demonstrated sound judgment.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $67,000 - $99,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Location

Mechanicsburg, PA

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time