Employee Relations Specialist (Bilingual)

Trueline • Dunbar Township, PA

11d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support operations in the Frederick, Maryland area. This highly visible field-based HR role will partner directly with project leadership and employees to investigate workplace concerns, coach managers, resolve conflict, and strengthen consistency and accountability across the workforce.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Employee Relations or Human Resources experience
• Strong experience independently conducting workplace investigations
• Ability to manage investigations from complaint intake through findings and resolution
• Experience coaching managers through performance management, discipline, and employee conflict
• Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building skills
• Confidence handling difficult conversations with employees and operational leaders
• Ability to remain objective, consistent, and professional in high-pressure situations
• Strong written documentation skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence leaders and provide difficult guidance when necessary
• Comfortable working in a field-based or operational environment
• Willingness to work onsite in the Frederick area
• Willingness to relocate if not currently local

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry HR experience
• Electrical contracting experience
• Mission-critical project experience
• Manufacturing HR experience
• Industrial or utilities HR experience
• Energy sector HR experience
• Logistics or field operations HR experience
• Spanish bilingual capabilities
• Experience supporting large field workforces
• Experience working directly with Superintendents and Project Managers
• Experience with high-volume investigations
• Experience supporting onboarding and employee engagement initiatives
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance in multi-state or project-based environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary Employee Relations partner for active construction operations
• Build trusted relationships with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field employees
• Independently conduct workplace investigations from initial complaint through resolution
• Investigate employee complaints, policy concerns, harassment allegations, conduct issues, and performance matters
• Gather facts, interview employees and leaders, document findings, and recommend appropriate next steps
• Coach supervisors and managers through performance management and corrective action
• Support progressive discipline and conflict resolution
• Provide practical HR guidance while maintaining consistency, fairness, and objectivity
• Partner with operational leadership on challenging employee situations
• Maintain a visible presence in the field and proactively connect with employees
• Support onboarding, employee engagement, and workforce communication
• Help reinforce company policies, employment practices, and workplace expectations
• Maintain accurate investigation documentation and employee records
• Escalate significant risk appropriately while remaining solution-oriented
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and project leadership

Benefits

• Relocation support for strong candidates outside the Frederick market
• Temporary housing during relocation, subject to final package details
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• High-visibility role within a large national contractor
• Exposure to complex construction and mission-critical operations
• Opportunity to work directly with project and operational leadership
• Long-term career growth within a large organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed