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Job Title:

Employee Relations Specialist

Industry:

Industrial / Technology

Location (city, state):

Remote — Candidates must reside in the Eastern or Central Time Zone

Assignment Type:

Contract-to-Hire

Pay:

$39-43 per hour

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 1-hour lunch

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a large, established organization within the industrial and technology sector with a workforce of approximately 6,000 employees across multiple states. The company is committed to creating a respectful, collaborative workplace while providing leaders and employees with the HR support needed to maintain a positive and productive environment.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide guidance and support on a broad range of employee relations matters. This individual will work closely with employees, managers, HR Business Partners, and leadership to address workplace concerns, performance issues, investigations, and policy-related matters. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a high-volume environment and can independently manage approximately 20–25 active employee relations cases at a time. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, communication skills, and the ability to coach leaders through sensitive and complex employee situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns and employee relations matters.
• Advise supervisors and leaders on performance management, corrective actions, written documentation, PIPs, and related HR processes.
• Manage a substantial caseload of employee relations matters while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Conduct investigations involving employee complaints, workplace conflicts, policy concerns, and other employment-related issues.
• Evaluate employee concerns and help develop fair, practical, and consistent resolutions.
• Provide recommendations regarding appropriate corrective actions based on investigation findings and company policies.
• Coach managers on effective communication, documentation, performance management, and employee relations practices.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to address issues while reducing organizational risk.
• Help ensure HR policies and employment practices are applied consistently across multiple locations and employee groups.
• Assist with developing and updating HR policies, procedures, templates, and manager resources.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR leadership, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and other internal teams as needed.
• Support a positive workplace culture through proactive coaching, conflict resolution, and effective employee relations practices.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Significant experience handling employee relations matters involving a large hourly workforce.
• Previous experience managing a high volume of employee relations cases and investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach managers through performance and employee relations situations.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, technology, or a similar environment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple states is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent judgment and discretion.

Additional Details:

• This is a remote opportunity; candidates must be located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone.
• The position is expected to begin within approximately two weeks of accepting an offer.
• Most employee relations investigations will be conducted remotely.
• Occasional travel may be required after conversion for complex or sensitive workplace matters.

Perks:

• Remote work environment
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Opportunity to work with a large, multi-state organization
• Exposure to complex employee relations matters and HR initiatives
• Collaborative partnership with HR, Legal, and business leadership

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.