Employee Relations and Performance Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Employee Relations & Performance Management Specialist (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Compensation: $38-42/hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations & Performance Management Specialist to support a dynamic HR team in New York, NY. This role will be responsible for managing employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, supporting performance management initiatives, and promoting a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in people operations, employee engagement, and conflict resolution, with the ability to partner effectively with managers and employees at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employee relations matters, providing guidance on workplace concerns and policy interpretation.
• Conduct employee investigations involving performance issues, workplace complaints, policy violations, and employee misconduct.
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns, develop improvement plans, and support corrective action processes.
• Advise leadership on best practices related to employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and support positive employee outcomes while mitigating organizational risk.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to investigations, performance management, and employee relations activities.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs.
• Support onboarding, employee communications, and other people and culture initiatives as needed.
• Assist with HR reporting and employee data management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Employee Relations
  • Employee Investigations
  • Performance Management
  • People & Culture / Employee Experience
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee issues.
• Excellent conflict resolution, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in New York, NY.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Paycom preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar) is a plus.
• Experience supporting fast-paced corporate or professional services environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation of $38-42/hour
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role
• Collaborative and employee-focused work environment
• Exposure to strategic employee relations and culture initiatives
• Stable full-time schedule with immediate impact on the organization

Pay: $38-42/hour
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Full-Time Onsite, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Status: Temp-to-Perm

Pay Details: $38.00 to $42.00 per hour

Search managed by: Clare Rant

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 City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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