Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

onsite in Downtown Houston M-Thu




REQUIREMENTS:




* Utility industry experience heavily preferred
* Must have significant focus on employee relations, investigations, or workplace compliance
* Rate: $50-60/hr. C2C
* HOUSTON CANDIDATES ONLY

The position is onsite in Downtown Houston M-Thu and Remote on Friday.

Our client is located in Downtown Houston and looking to add a Human Resources Generalist, Employee Relations to their team on a 6+ month contract basis. This position is primarily responsible for managing employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, addressing employee concerns and complaints, and providing guidance on company policies, employment practices, and workplace expectations. The role will ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolution of workplace issues.

Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance to employees and leaders regarding workplace concerns, complaints, policy interpretation, and employee conduct issues.

Partner with management to address performance concerns, attendance issues, workplace conflicts, and other employee relations matters.

Consult with leaders on corrective action, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary processes.

Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation efforts to promote positive working relationships and effective team dynamics.

Monitor trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive solutions to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.

Workplace Investigations

Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations involving allegations of policy violations, workplace misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics concerns, and other employee complaints.

Gather and analyze information through interviews, document reviews, and evidence collection.

Prepare detailed investigation reports, findings, recommendations, and executive summaries.

Maintain confidential case documentation and investigation records.

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Labor Relations as appropriate during sensitive or complex investigations.

Ensure investigations are conducted consistently and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Identify potential employee relations risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Support workplace accommodations, leave administration, and other employment processes as needed.

Assist with responses to regulatory agency inquiries and employment-related complaints.

Leadership Support and Consulting

Coach leaders on employee relations best practices, workplace communication, documentation standards, and performance management.

Provide recommendations regarding employee actions while ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.

Support organizational changes, workforce transitions, and change management initiatives from an employee relations perspective.

Develop and deliver training related to workplace expectations, respectful workplace practices, investigations, and employment policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum 3-5+ years of Human Resources experience with significant focus on employee relations, investigations, or workplace compliance.

Experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing investigation findings.

Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Strong conflict resolution, interviewing, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Experience supporting a complex, multi-location workforce.

Experience partnering with Legal and Labor Relations functions.

Completion of workplace investigation training or certification.

Utility, energy, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industry experience.

Key Competencies

Workplace Investigations

Employee Relations

Conflict Resolution

Influencing and Coaching

Interviewing Techniques

Employment Law Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Confidentiality and Discretion

Written Documentation

Critical Thinking

Relationship Building

Professional Judgment

Success Measures

Timely completion of employee relations cases and investigations.

Quality and thoroughness of investigative documentation.

Reduction in recurring employee relations issues.

Positive leader and employee feedback regarding HR support.

Consistent application of policies and employment practices.

Effective identification and mitigation of workplace risk.

Requirements added by the job poster

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years of work experience with Employee Relations

5+ years of work experience with Employee Relations Investigations