Employment Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations, investigations, employment compliance, wage & hour compliance, or ADA-related matters; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience handling complex, high-risk matters and providing strategic consultation to senior leaders strongly preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior-level consultant and trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders on complex employee relations, workplace behavior, and employment compliance matters.
• Own risk assessment and recommendation development for complex and high-risk matters; present clear, defensible guidance to HR Business Partners and business leadership. Final decisions and outcomes remain the responsibility of the business.
• Analyze complex fact patterns and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and internal policies to support consistent, compliant, and risk-informed decision-making.
• Lead, conduct, and oversee complex and high-risk workplace investigations, including defining scope, approach, interview strategy, fact-finding, findings, and recommended actions.
• Review and approve investigation plans, work products, and reports developed by Specialist I and Specialist II team members, providing guidance on investigative strategy, risk areas, methodology, documentation standards, and defensible recommendations.
• Lead and provide strategic oversight for workforce reduction analyses, wage and hour reviews, ADA-related matters, and other high-risk compliance initiatives, ensuring appropriate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation.
• Advise leadership on wage and hour compliance under the FLSA and relevant state laws, including classification reviews, overtime practices, recordkeeping requirements, and scheduling considerations.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on ADA compliance, guiding interactive process reviews, reasonable accommodation evaluations, and fitness-for-duty considerations.
• Partner with in-house counsel by providing first-level review and assessment of complex employment matters, detailed factual summaries, and support for position statement responses and other legal documentation.
• Lead and facilitate discussions with HR Business Partners and business leadership on complex or high-risk matters, providing clear, tailored, risk-based recommendations informed by business operations and organizational structure.
• Identify trends and systemic issues, advising leadership on opportunities for policy improvements, process enhancements, training needs, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve training programs, compliance resources, and guidance materials on employment compliance topics, including investigations, workforce reductions, wage and hour laws, ADA requirements, and best practices.
• Review and provide guidance on training materials and compliance resources developed by Specialist I and Specialist II team members, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with legal requirements and organizational standards.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives, applying advanced project management, analytical, and strategic planning skills to design, organize, and execute new or enhanced programs and processes.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to Specialist I and Specialist II team members, supporting development in investigation methodology, risk assessment, documentation standards, employment law application, and compliance best practices.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex or high-risk matters, providing direction and support to ensure appropriate handling, consistency, and alignment across the team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays