Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Onsite| The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Open to Temp-to-Hire (Contract-to-Hire) or Direct Hire
Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 base salary
Bonus eligible upon conversion to direct hire

Position Overview

LHH is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a client with a lean, high-impact Employee Relations function. This role operates within a shared services environment supporting multiple business units and is open to temp-to-hire or direct hire , depending on candidate experience and business needs.

This position requires a seasoned employee relations professional who can independently manage complex investigations from intake through resolution while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. The ideal candidate is process-driven, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, low-bureaucracy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct full lifecycle employee relations investigations, including intake, fact-finding, interviews, analysis, and resolution
• Manage investigations in the appropriate sequence, including witness interviews, documentation review, and interviews with accused parties
• Prepare clear, thorough, and well-structured investigation summaries and supporting documentation for leadership review
• Manage fluctuating caseloads and close investigations efficiently in alignment with defined metrics and timelines
• Utilize anonymous reporting hotlines and investigation management platforms to document, track, and resolve cases
• Partner closely with Employee Relations leadership and HR stakeholders across the organization
• Maintain strict confidentiality, credibility, and professionalism in all interactions
• Adhere to established templates, procedures, and documentation standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of hands-on Employee Relations experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws ( required )
• Proven experience conducting independent investigations from start to finish
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience producing formal investigation documentation
• Experience using anonymous ethics hotlines and/or investigation management systems
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM certification or demonstrated commitment to ongoing HR professional development
• Legal or compliance-related background
• Experience supporting shared services or multi-entity organizational environments

Additional Information

• This role supports a small, collaborative Employee Relations team
• Caseload volume may fluctuate, requiring flexibility and strong prioritization skills
• Candidates must be comfortable in a role with limited near-term promotional opportunities
• Final candidates will be required to complete an onsite, timed writing exercise based on a real-world employee relations investigation scenario

Pay Details: $43.00 to $47.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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