Employee Relations Specialist II

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

1d•$70,500 - $101,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is hiring an Employee Relations Specialist II to support its People team as the company develops its Terran R launch vehicle and scales its business. The People team partners across departments to support employees and leaders and develop strategies that help the company grow. The role focuses primarily on employee relations case management and investigations, including responding to concerns such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct. The specialist will conduct prompt, impartial, confidential investigations; manage cases; and recommend solutions in partnership with People Business Partners, business teams, Legal, Security, and EH&S. Other areas include hotline and case reporting, policy development and administration, employee and manager training, conflict resolution, and HR compliance. The position also manages case documentation and disposition, analyzes case data and trends, and contributes to technology-enabled improvements, including AI-based solutions. It supports legally compliant policies and procedures, tracks annual HR compliance training, stays current on employment laws, and prepares required external compliance reports. The hiring range is $70,500–$101,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of Employee Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent experience, including managing complex investigations.
Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, training, and conflict resolution.
Deep understanding of FMLA, EEO laws, ADA, and other U.S. state and federal employment laws and regulations.
Experience working with a large California workforce.
Organized and detail-oriented, with sound reasoning and communication skills that inspire trust and confidence.

Nice To Haves

Advanced HR degree or education.
Experience scaling an employee relations function.
Experience in a start-up environment and/or in the technology or aerospace industries.
Relevant HR or workplace investigation certifications, such as those from the Society for Human Resource Management or the Association of Workplace Investigators.
Experience creating or working with ethics and compliance rules and programs.
Experience and understanding of related general compliance areas, such as OFCCP government contractor compliance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct.
Conduct prompt, impartial, and confidential investigations; manage the caseload; and recommend solutions in partnership with People Business Partners, the business, Legal, Security, and EH&S.
Manage the internal reporting hotline, case documentation, and case disposition.
Analyze case data to identify trends, improve leadership reporting, and develop technology-forward case management solutions, including AI.
Develop, revise, and administer company policies and procedures, including the employee handbook, to maintain legal compliance and follow best practices.
Educate employees and managers about policies and their rights and responsibilities.
Identify employee relations training needs, develop programs with the Training Development team, and track completion of annual HR compliance training.
Promote positive employee relations through proactive initiatives, mediation, and dispute resolution; help resolve workplace conflict as an intermediary.
Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure employee relations practices and decisions comply with law and company policy.
Prepare external compliance reports, including California pay transparency and EEO-1 reports, and use technology to improve compliance efficiency.