Employee Relations Specialist

Maximus is currently seeking an Employee Relations Specialist.This role is an integral role within supporting the centralized Employee Relations team at Maximus.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead and manage moderately complex workplace Investigations assigned, partnering with internal stakeholders including but not limited to HR Business Partners, Legal, HR Compliance, and drafting comprehensive investigative reports.- Provide guidance and recommendations to people managers on a variety of subjects, including but not limited to performance management, involuntary terminations, conflict resolution, policy and procedure interpretation, escalating more complex matters to the senior ER Partner or ER leadership- Monitor ER entry point for manager and employee guidance requests via people services portal, escalating complex matters to the Sr. ER Partner queue in the instance of complex resolution.- Possess working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant legislation.- Recommend appropriate courses of action to resolve conflicts and issues effectively and consistently across the organization, creating and monitoring aftercare plans through completion - Assist with various projects and programs within the ER division- Appropriately assess risk, demonstrating consideration of Maximus's values by applying sound ethical judgment, escalating, managing and reporting issues timely and appropriately.