Employee Relations Specialist

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting geographically dispersed operations, partnering with union representatives, and providing practical solutions in a fast-paced, highly regulated transportation or aviation setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance concerns, attendance issues, workplace conflicts, and policy violations.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations involving employee complaints, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct allegations.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations best practices and consistent application of company policies.
• Develop recommendations that balance operational requirements, legal compliance, and employee experience.
• Labor Relations
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements across multiple union-represented employee groups.
• Partner with operational leaders and union representatives to resolve workplace concerns and grievances.
• Compliance & Policy Administration
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Interpret and apply company policies, employment guidelines, and labor agreements consistently.
• Maintain documentation and case records in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Aid in policy development, revisions, and implementation.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of employee relations experience.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws and multi-state labor regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Excellent conflict resolution, mediation, and communication skills.
• PREFERRED:
• Aviation, airline, transportation, logistics, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi-state employee populations.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or related certification.

Union Partnership & Collaboration

Critical Thinking & Sound Judgment

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Relationship Management

Company Overview

This job is presented to you by TemPositions Office, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in all office related positions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Access to a range of benefits and support programs
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• Short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance
• Childcare assistance
• Discounts
• Paid holidays
• Longevity bonuses

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.