Employee Relations Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and empathetic Employee Relations professional to champion a positive workplace culture by supporting compliance, performance management, and employee engagement. This role involves conducting regular 1-on-1s with employees, monitoring workplace trends for potential red flags, and delivering training and resources to ensure alignment with organizational goals and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Engagement & Support
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings with employees to understand concerns, support well-being, and identify engagement opportunities.
• Act as a confidential point of contact for employees seeking support, guidance, or resolution of workplace issues.
• Compliance & Policy Oversight
• Ensure organizational practices are compliant with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to company policies and procedures; recommend updates as needed.
• Performance & Behavioral Oversight
• Partner with managers to address performance management issues, coach leaders on feedback and documentation processes.
• Monitor team dynamics and identify early signs of potential issues or misconduct; provide intervention strategies.
• Training & Alignment
• Develop and deliver training resources to educate staff on company values, expectations, and behavioral standards.
• Provide tools and coaching to help teams align with strategic goals and foster a high-performance culture.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze employee feedback, turnover data, and other HR metrics to identify trends or red flags.
• Report findings to leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.

Pay Rate: Starting $25 Hourly

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (Master’s or HR certification preferred)
• 3–7 years of experience in employee relations, HR business partnering, or a related role
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism
• Experience facilitating training and developing employee engagement strategies

Success Traits:

• Empathetic listener with a proactive approach to conflict resolution
• Analytical thinker with a keen eye for workplace trends and risks
• Confident communicator able to influence across levels of the organization
• Committed to promoting an inclusive, respectful, and compliant workplace

Benefits

Perks & Benefits:

On-the-job paid training to set you up for success.

Career advancement opportunities with leadership development programs.

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k)

Paid vacation.

Employee discounts on car insurance, life insurance, DMV services, and more.