Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

The Employee Relations Specialist coordinates and supports the employee relations program to ensure consistent and compliant application of organizational policies and practices. This role researches and responds to employee questions, concerns, and grievances, manages escalated employee relations issues, and leads thorough investigations into complex matters such as discrimination, harassment, and policy violations. The specialist provides clear, well-founded recommendations on disciplinary actions while ensuring adherence to applicable local, state, and country employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the employee relations program to ensure alignment and compliance with organizational policies and practices.
• Research and respond promptly and professionally to employee questions, concerns, and grievances.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee relations records and documentation.
• Resolve escalated employee relations inquiries, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Lead comprehensive investigations into complex employee relations cases, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other policy violations.
• Gather and analyze relevant information and documentation to support fair and consistent investigative findings.
• Provide clear recommendations regarding potential disciplinary actions based on investigative findings.
• Ensure all employee relations activities and recommendations comply with applicable local, state, and country employment laws and internal policies.
• Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to promote fair, consistent, and transparent employee relations practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of employee relations processes and policies.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in employee relations, human resources generalist work, or as a Human Resources Business Partner.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations practices, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead comprehensive and impartial investigations into complex employee relations matters.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and country employment laws and their application in employee relations cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for handling sensitive employee issues and documenting findings.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess situations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience specifically focused on employee relations is highly beneficial.
• Experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner supporting a variety of employee relations matters.
• Ability to interpret and apply organizational policies consistently across different situations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple cases and maintaining records.
• Comfort working with sensitive topics such as discrimination, harassment, and policy violations.

Work Environment

This role operates within a professional human resources environment that emphasizes confidentiality, fairness, and compliance. The Employee Relations Specialist typically works standard business hours, with flexibility as needed to address time-sensitive employee relations matters. Work involves frequent collaboration with HR colleagues and business leaders, as well as individual interactions with employees to address concerns and conduct interviews. The environment requires careful documentation, use of HR information systems and standard office productivity tools, and adherence to organizational policies and legal standards.

This is a Contract position based out of Honolulu, HI.

The pay range for this position is $32.69 - $50.48/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.