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Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Human ResourcesHuman ResourcesFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Arizona + 4 moreAll locations: Arizona, California, Illinois, New York, Utah

Posted

26 days ago

Salary

$112.5K - $147.5K / year

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Own the end-to-end management of employee relations cases, including intake, triage, investigation, documentation, recommendations, and closure. • Conduct thorough, unbiased investigations into allegations such as misconduct, policy violations, workplace conflict, retaliation, and performance escalations. • Deliver clear findings and partner with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, and Ethics to ensure outcomes are fair, consistent, and grounded in company values. • Ensure high-quality case documentation with precise, audit-ready detail. • Advise managers on handling performance concerns, conflict resolution, coaching strategies, and policy interpretation. • Support employees and leaders navigating sensitive situations by offering clarity, empathy, and actionable guidance. • Interpret company policies and help ensure organizational adherence, recommending updates as gaps or trends emerge. • Track and analyze ER cases to identify patterns, hotspots, and breakdowns in culture or leadership effectiveness. • Work closely with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, Ethics, Security, and Talent teams to ensure cohesive handling of employee matters. • Champion a culture of fairness, accountability, and psychological safety through both reactive and preventive measures.

Job Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, investigations, or a related HR discipline.
  • Proven capability managing ER cases independently, including complex or high-risk investigations.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, ER best practices, and how to operate in ambiguous, nuanced situations.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to clarity, accuracy, and discretion.
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to coach leaders with conviction, empathy, and practicality.
  • Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Ethics functions on sensitive topics.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze trends, synthesize insights, and influence preventive solutions.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, global, and evolving environments.
  • Strong judgment, resilience, and ability to stay level-headed during difficult conversations.
  • Proficiency in G-Suite, Slack, and HRIS tools preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification or investigation training preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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