Job Description
Accentuate Staffing is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a fully remote, 3-month contract opportunity with an established organization. This position will provide temporary coverage during a leave of absence.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, ADA accommodations, and employment law compliance. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on sensitive workplace matters while ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
We are seeking a proactive HR professional who is comfortable independently managing employee relations issues, coaching leadership teams, conducting investigations, and maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.
This role is remove but the employee MUST live in NC.
Job Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Management Support
Serve as a primary resource for managers and employees regarding employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and company policies.
Counsel management and staff on performance issues, disciplinary actions, terminations, conflict resolution, and employee complaints.
Proactively coach and develop leaders to strengthen management effectiveness, improve team performance, and foster a positive, healthy working environment aligned with organizational culture.
Provide guidance on progressive discipline, performance improvement plans (PIPs), corrective actions, and employee separations.
Review disciplinary actions, written warnings, and dispute documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
Partner with leadership to identify and proactively address employee relations concerns before they escalate.
Workplace Investigations & Compliance
Conduct thorough, objective, and confidential employee relations investigations involving workplace complaints, policy violations, misconduct, and other sensitive matters.
Prepare detailed investigation reports, maintain accurate case notes, and document findings, recommendations, and resolutions.
Manage and respond to employee relations matters involving ADA accommodations, including participation in the interactive process and coordination with appropriate HR stakeholders.
Support compliance with federal and state employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, EEOC, and other applicable regulations.
Assist with unemployment claims, EEOC inquiries, and other employment-related matters as needed.
Ensure employee relations practices are consistently applied and appropriately documented.
Documentation & Case Management
Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and confidential documentation for all employee relations cases, investigations, disciplinary actions, and resolutions.
Track employee relations matters from initial complaint through final resolution, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate closure.
Review and prepare employee relations documentation, including corrective actions, performance improvement plans, investigation summaries, and termination recommendations.
Identify trends in employee relations cases and recommend proactive solutions to improve workplace culture and reduce organizational risk.
Collaborate with HR leadership and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective case management and consistent application of policies.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | (Remote) |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $40–$50 Per Hour |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | https://www.accentuatestaffing.com/ |
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on employee relations experience in a corporate or professional HR environment.
Strong experience managing complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and terminations.
Demonstrated knowledge of ADA accommodations and the interactive process.
Extensive experience preparing detailed employee relations documentation, investigation reports, and disciplinary records.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, EEOC, and related employment regulations.
Proven ability to coach and counsel managers on employee performance, workplace conflicts, and sensitive personnel matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to navigate difficult conversations professionally and diplomatically.
Strong judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple employee relations cases and competing priorities in a remote environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS or employee relations case management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the medical, healthcare, or related industry is preferred but not required.
Experience supporting managers and employees across multiple departments or locations.
Experience managing unemployment claims, EEOC responses, and complex employee investigations.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced, confident Employee Relations professional who can step into an established HR function and contribute immediately with minimal training. This person will be comfortable handling sensitive employee matters independently, providing practical guidance to leadership, and ensuring all employee relations activities are documented thoroughly and accurately.
We are looking for someone who balances employee advocacy with organizational risk management, approaches workplace challenges with professionalism and empathy, and understands the importance of building strong relationships with managers while maintaining a fair and consistent employee relations process.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Since 1996, Accentuate Staffing has delivered “The Power of Positive” to you. As one of the Triangle’s largest woman-owned companies, Accentuate Staffing sources candidates in the career specialties of Accounting/Finance, Office Professional, Information Technology, Scientific/Clinical, Light Industrial and R&D Consulting services. The current roster of more than 250 corporate clients is diverse, highly regarded, and often exclusive. Accentuate Staffing’s honors include nine Triangle Business Journal Fast 50 awards, four Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Awards, No. 222 on the INC 500 list and an inaugural winner of the TBJ’s A Better World Award. Accentuate Staffing cherishes its position as a leader in the community, offering support to charitable institutions including Children’s Flight of Hope, National Students of AMF, the MS Society, the Shepard’s Table Soup Kitchen, and Stop Hunger Now among others. For detailed information on how “The Power of Positive” can impact your company or your career, please visit at www.accentuatestaffing.com.
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