Employee Relations Specialist II

Job Description The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a critical partner in fostering a positive, inclusive, and legally compliant work environment. This role acts as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, helping to resolve workplace concerns, navigate policies, and enhance employee experience while fostering a culture of trust, inclusion and respect. Job Responsibilities Independently leads people relations matters, including investigations and formal resolution processes Conduct thorough and unbiased investigations including interviews and analysis Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on handling performance, behavior, and policy issues in a supportive yet consistent manner Analyze trends in employee concerns and proactively recommend solutions to enhance workplace culture Collaborate with legal, compliance, and HR partners to ensure the best outcomes and minimize risk Maintain detailed and timely documentation of cases while ensuring alignment with legal and policy standards Assist in training leaders and employees on people relations topics such as respect in the workplace, conflict resolution, and communication Represent the people relations team in cross-functional HR initiatives or projects Contribute to the continuous improvement of people relations policies, processes, and systems Applies excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as influencing skills, to effectively manage and lead through people relations matters Applies strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedent Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner Performs a range of assignments and may lead or manage complex projects Individual contributor working with limited oversight Performs all other duties as assigned by management Education Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred Experience Typically requires 5+ years of related work experience Active Listening and Conflict Resolution Influence Effectiveness Culture Awareness and Sensitivity Problem Solving and Decision Making Emotional Intelligence Organizational and Project Management Employee Advocacy Policy and Compliance Knowledge Coaching and Development Skills Alignment of Business Strategy to Employee Relations Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr