Employee Relations Specialist

ER Specialist with a Growing Brand | Plano, TX | Hybrid Remote | Temporary Contract This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Chris Gorman Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $35 - $50 per hour A bit about us: We are a beloved fast-casual restaurant brand known for turning creative sandwiches, salads, and more into an unexpected culinary adventure made with fresh ingredients and fearless flavor combinations. We are a people-first company committed to building a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace where every team member feels valued and supported. We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team on a temporary contract basis at our Plano office. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping to foster a positive work environment, resolve workplace concerns, and ensure consistent application of company policies and employment law compliance. This is a hands-on, people-facing role that requires both strong communication skills and sound judgment in navigating complex employee situations. Why join us? What We Offer: Competitive pay and overall compensation package Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays 401K Job Details What You Will Do: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters including conflict resolution, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and workplace investigations Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into employee complaints, harassment, discrimination, and misconduct allegations Partner with managers and HR leadership to provide guidance on corrective action, performance improvement plans, and documentation best practices Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures across all locations Identify trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive solutions to improve employee experience and reduce risk Maintain accurate and confidential records of all employee relations cases and investigation outcomes Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including California-specific labor regulations Assist with employee communications, training, and HR initiatives as needed What You Bring: 3 years of experience in Employee Relations, HR Generalist, or a related HR role Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices Proven ability to conduct workplace investigations with professionalism, objectivity, and discretion Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization Strong conflict resolution, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification is a plus Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus and highly preferred Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy