Employee Relations Specialist

An industry-leading transportation and logistics organization is seeking an HR Employee Relations Specialist to support employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and compliance initiatives across the organization. This role serves as a key partner to management, helping ensure consistent policy application, effective employee relations practices, and compliance with employment laws and company procedures. Responsibilities: * Manage employee relations matters including progressive discipline, performance concerns, employee complaints, and policy interpretation * Conduct workplace investigations related to harassment, discrimination, policy violations, and employee concerns while ensuring compliance with employment laws and EEOC guidelines * Coach managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, performance management, and corrective actions * Draft and review employee relations documentation including disciplinary actions, investigation summaries, performance improvement plans, and related records * Support employee separations, exit interviews, and termination processes * Track and analyze employee relations metrics including turnover, complaints, investigations, and corrective actions * Collaborate with HR leadership on sensitive employee relations matters and compliance initiatives * Assist with policy updates, audits, and employment law compliance requirements * Stay current on changes to federal, state, and local employment laws Requirements: * Minimum 2 years of HR experience focused on employee relations in a corporate environment * Experience handling progressive discipline, performance management, workplace investigations, and supervisor coaching * Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations * Experience drafting and reviewing employee relations documentation * Bilingual (English/Spanish) * Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR current HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.) * Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create and maintain reports, document information, work with formulas, and analyze data * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Preferred: * Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, IF statements, and complex formulas * SHRM or HRCI certification * Experience with HRIS systems