Employee Relations Specialist

Job Summary

Opportunities like this don’t come around every day — and if you're a motivated HR professional looking to grow your career in employee relations, this position could be your next big step. The Employee Relations Specialist is a dynamic role ideal for someone who’s passionate about building better workplaces through fairness, consistency, and collaboration. This role supports a wide range of employee relations functions including intake interviews, policy interpretation, investigations, and performance management processes.

As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll work closely with HR leadership to support employees and supervisors in navigating workplace issues, applying policies, and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment. You’ll contribute to investigations, help facilitate trainings, maintain accurate case records, and play a key role in ensuring employee relations practices are fair, thorough, and timely.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a supportive HR team that values communication, trust, humor, and integrity — we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise and grow within a team that’s committed to professional development and continuous improvement.

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Please note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by February 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

• Employee Relations & Investigations:
  Supports and conducts investigations into employee concerns and workplace issues, performing initial intake interviews and gathering relevant facts under the guidance of senior HR staff; prepares summaries of findings and applies sound judgment to escalate high-risk cases promptly.
• Provides day-to-day support to HR leadership in employee relations activities, documents and tracks employee complaints, concerns, and resolutions.
• Assists in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of employee relations cases, corrective actions, and investigatory outcomes in appropriate systems or files.
• Policy Guidance & Interpretation:
  Offers preliminary guidance to employees and supervisors regarding policies, procedures, and best practices; escalates complex matters to senior team members.
• Interprets, guides, and responds to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures; facilitates at the New Employee Orientation Program.
• Coordination & Administrative Support:
  Coordinates scheduling and logistics for investigations and other employee relations meetings; prepares documentation for HR leaders and legal review.
• Drafts routine correspondence including follow-up communications, reminders, and basic summaries under the direction of a senior HR leader.
• Training, Research & Special Projects:
  Supports the facilitation of employee relations trainings and HR compliance workshops; assists in preparing training materials and records attendance.
• Aids in research and benchmarking efforts related to HR policy development or revision; reviews similar agency practices and summarizes findings for review.
• Participates in special projects and employee engagement efforts aimed at improving workplace culture and supporting proactive employee relations strategies.
• Assists Human Resources leadership with a variety of department initiatives, special projects, events and participates in various committees.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field AND
• Considerable experience in employee relations, human resources, or closely related administrative support work OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge,

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