Sr Employee Relations Specialist
About The Position
As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a critical role in fostering a fair, consistent, and proactive workplace environment. You will serve as a subject matter expert, handling complex employee relations investigations, providing guidance on performance management and disciplinary processes, and utilizing data to identify systemic risks and trends. This role requires a balance of investigative rigor, compassionate coaching, and strategic partnership with HR Business Partners (HRBPs). Our current onsite work schedule requires attendance from Monday through Thursday each week, with remote work permitted on Fridays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
- 3-5+ years of specialized experience in Employee Relations, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex workplace investigations from intake to resolution.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is highly desirable to support a diverse workforce.
- Proven ability to analyze HR case management data to identify trends, derive actionable insights, and implement proactive solutions.
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, with specific proficiency in California employment regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and partner with leadership and HR stakeholders to achieve consistent, compliant, and positive outcomes.
- Proficiency in utilizing HRIS and case management systems to maintain accurate documentation and audit trails.
- Prior experience operating within a multi-state/multi-site environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is highly desirable to support a diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
- Serve as contact for complex employee relations matters.
- Conduct thorough, impartial and timely investigations into allegations of misconduct, policy violations, and harassment/discrimination.
- Manage the full investigation life cycle, from intake to documentation and resolution.
- Ensures a consistent and proactively communicated employee experience throughout the investigation process.
- Coach leaders on performance documentation, accountability, and the application of our disciplinary framework.
- Guide managers through difficult conversations to ensure consistency and minimize legal risk.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align employee relations interventions with business unit goals and talent strategies and to proactively address team climate issues.
- Leverage case management data to identify patterns and emerging risks.
- Present findings to HR leadership to inform proactive training, policy adjustments, and organizational interventions.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal labor laws.
- Ensure all ER practices, documentation, and investigation plans adhere to company standards and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- discretionary 10% annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
