Employee Relations Specialist
Core
Manage employee relations activities, HR compliance programs, and workplace investigations to ensure alignment with employment laws and minimize organizational risk.
Role type
Employee Relations Specialist (HR Compliance)
Builds
HR compliance processes, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Domain
Human Resources / Employment Law
Required skills
Employee relations management, workplace investigations, HR compliance, knowledge of FMLA/ADA/EEOC regulations, policy development, internal auditing, data accuracy, project management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Manage corrective action, performance improvement plans, internal investigations, and employee terminations; Advise on compliance with state and federal laws regarding Compensation, HR, Payroll, and Benefits; Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, PFL, FLI, STD, LTD, and EEO regulations; Create SOPs for compliance policies; Partner with teams on new hire requirements (I-9, work authorizations, background checks, drug testing); Conduct internal audits to identify risk and implement process improvements; Maintain employee record retention policies; Update company handbook and policies; Manage labor law subscriptions and EEOC reporting.
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)
