Employee Relations Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Employee Relations Specialist to provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across the organization. This role involves offering first-line guidance on a variety of people-related matters and managing employee relations cases from initiation through resolution. The ideal candidate will deliver clear, risk-based advice and contribute to a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise managers on HR matters including absence management, performance issues, grievances, disciplinaries, and probation reviews.
• Coach and support managers to handle employee relations issues confidently and in alignment with legal and organizational standards.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training sessions and workshops focused on ER best practices.
• Manage end-to-end employee relations cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Draft formal documentation such as invite and outcome letters, take meeting notes, and prepare supporting materials.
• Support redundancy processes including calculations, scripting, and coordination of consultation meetings.
• Oversee absence cases, including reasonable adjustments and Occupational Health referrals.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for policy and process improvements.
• Stay current with employment law and HR best practices and expand knowledge across jurisdictions as needed.
• Participate in HR projects and cross-functional initiatives to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Employee Relations experience. 
• Solid understanding of HR policies and employment regulations (multi-country or global experience is a plus).
• Bachelors degree or recognized HR qualification (e.g., CIPD or equivalent) is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor managers effectively.

Details: 

• Pay: $48.71/hr. 
• Pay cycle - weekly | medical, dental and vision benefits offered.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm (1 hour lunch | 37.5 hours per week)
• Hybrid Schedule after training | 2 days onsite, 3 days work from home.