Employee Relations Specialist
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Reston, VA (Preferred)
As an Employee Relations (ER) Specialist at the company, you will play a vital role in supporting the organization’s Vision, Values, and Commitments by fostering a fair, respectful, and compliant work environment. You will manage complex ER matters, conduct thorough investigations, and provide expert guidance to leaders and employees. While your primary focus will be on a designated geographic region, you may also contribute to cross-regional efforts when needed.
This role is based in one of the company’s home office locations (Reston, VA; Glendale, AZ; or Houston, TX). No relocation assistance is provided.
This is a part-time telework position requiring at least three days of in-office work per week. The schedule will be determined collaboratively between the employee, their supervisor, and project or functional leadership.
Conduct end-to-end investigations into workplace concerns, including intake, background research, interviews, documentation, and corrective action recommendations.
Handle complaints related to violations of company policy, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and bullying.
Provide coaching and guidance to managers on a variety of ER matters, including conflict resolution, policy interpretation, performance management, mental health concerns, and workforce changes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Human Resources, Ethics and Compliance, Security, and Industrial/Labor Relations.
Deliver ER training for managers and contribute to ongoing team initiatives and projects.
Use ER data to identify trends and recommend improvements to enhance the employee experience.
Support workforce reduction processes as initiated by project leadership.
Perform other ER duties as needed.
Level 1:
Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of directly relevant work experience.
Level 2:
Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of directly relevant work experience.
Formal training or certification in workplace investigations (preferred).
Proven experience conducting thorough investigations with sound documentation and legal defensibility.
Strong understanding of employment law and employee relations best practices.
Comfortable presenting findings to leadership, even in challenging or sensitive situations.
High ethical standards and sound judgment.
Proficiency with electronic case management systems.
Ability to work effectively across cultures and locations.
Strong interpersonal skills with a balance of empathy and directness.
Skilled in analyzing ER data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
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