HR Generalist - Employee Relations

Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking an HR Generalist. This is a six-month contract role onsite in Downtown Houston with ability to work remote Fridays. Summary: The Human Resources Generalist, Employee Relations serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, fostering a positive, respectful, and compliant workplace. This role manages employee relations matters, conducts workplace investigations, addresses employee concerns, and provides guidance on company policies and employment practices. The Generalist partners closely with leadership, Legal, Labor Relations, and HR teams to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolution of workplace issues. Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations issues, including workplace concerns, policy interpretation, conduct matters, and conflict resolution
• Partner with leaders to address performance, attendance, behavioral, and workplace concerns
• Provide guidance on corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary processes
• Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution to support a productive work environment
• Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture
• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations involving policy violations, misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics concerns, and employee complaints
• Gather and evaluate evidence through interviews, document reviews, and fact-finding activities
• Prepare investigation reports, findings, recommendations, and summaries
• Maintain confidential case records and documentation
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Labor Relations on sensitive matters
• Ensure investigations comply with employment laws and company policies
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Identify employee relations risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, investigations, or workplace compliance
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and documenting findings
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Strong conflict resolution, interviewing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Formal workplace investigation training or certification
• Experience supporting a multi-location workforce
• Experience working with Legal and Labor Relations teams
• Experience in utilities, energy, manufacturing, or other regulated industries

Key Competencies:

• Employee Relations
• Workplace Investigations
• Conflict Resolution
• Coaching and Influencing
• Employment Law Knowledge
• Risk Assessment
• Interviewing Techniques
• Critical Thinking
• Confidentiality and Professional Judgment
• Relationship Building
• Written Communication