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Employee Relations Specialist I/II/III

Auburn, ALFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-09

Core

Supports the Manager of Employee Relations and Investigations in fostering a respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace by addressing employee concerns, assisting with investigations, and guiding managers and employees on HR policies.

Role type

Employee Relations Specialist (HR)

Builds

A respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace environment

Domain

Higher Education / Human Resources

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Problem-solving, Interpersonal skills, Discretion, Policy interpretation, Investigation support, Documentation, Training delivery, Conflict resolution, Legal compliance knowledge, Process improvement

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

HR Acurity, Maxient, EthicsPoint

Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact for employee relations matters; Assist in gathering information, conducting interviews, and documenting evidence for investigations; Contribute to continuous improvement of employee relations processes; Ensure alignment with local, state, and federal laws; Aid in designing and delivering training programs on conflict resolution and policy compliance; Coordinate grievance processes and prepare documentation for hearings.