Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

A growing construction and real estate organization is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support the HR team on a temporary basis. This role will focus on managing employee relations matters across a multi-state workforce while ensuring consistency, compliance, and strong partnership with leadership.

Location: Fully remote, with occasional onsite visits to San Diego (92122) as needed

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (flex within 8:00am–5:00pm)

Duration: Approximately 4 months

Pay: $28–34/hour, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations issues across multiple states
• Advise managers on performance management, policy interpretation, and corrective actions
• Conduct and document employee investigations, including sensitive workplace concerns
• Ensure consistent application of policies and compliance with multi-state employment laws
• Partner with HR leadership to manage risk and support business needs
• Support leave of absence and accommodation processes as needed
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation related to employee relations cases
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders to promote a positive and compliant work environment

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of employee relations or HR experience with strong ER focus
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce required
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws (California experience required)
• Proven experience handling investigations, disciplinary actions, and employee counseling
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with leaders at all levels
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment

Additional Details:

• Temporary assignment supporting coverage and increased workload
• Ideal for someone who can step in quickly and operate with minimal ramp-up

Pay Details: $28.00 to $34.00 per hour

Search managed by: Nicolette Suskauer

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