Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Job Title: Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (Onsite with 20% travel as needed)

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00

Pay: $35-$40/hr.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Employee Relations Specialist to support employee relations initiatives across a large, multi-state workforce. In this role, you'll partner closely with leaders and employees to conduct workplace investigations, provide guidance on employee relations matters, manage disciplinary actions and separations, and help ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting a workforce of 1,200+ employees across multiple states, is comfortable navigating complex employee relations issues, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee misconduct, policy violations, attendance issues, performance concerns, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other employee relations matters.
• Gather and evaluate evidence, conduct interviews, document findings, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Advise managers on employee relations concerns, performance management, corrective actions, disciplinary processes, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with leaders and employees to resolve workplace issues through coaching, counseling, and conflict resolution.
• Manage employee terminations and separations, including documentation review, risk assessment, approval coordination, and compliance considerations.
• Support employment-related claims, litigation matters, mediations, arbitrations, and legal inquiries by maintaining accurate and organized case documentation.
• Monitor employee relations trends, maintain case tracking and reporting, and identify potential compliance risks.
• Assist with policy updates, training materials, proces

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.