SENIOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PARTNER

LOCATION: Dallas, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

• Schedule: Full-time | M-F 

• Employment Type:TEMP

ROLE IMPACT

The Senior Employee Relations Partner plays a critical role in maintaining a fair, compliant, and professional workplace. This position conducts and oversees sensitive employee relations investigations, ensures adherence to employment laws and organizational policies, and provides objective findings to support informed decision-making. The role also manages investigation records, delivers employee relations training, and supports HR leadership through reporting and strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct and oversee confidential workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) concerns, theft, misconduct, policy violations, and other employee relations matters.

• Gather, analyze, and document evidence; interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; and prepare comprehensive investigation reports with factual findings and recommendations.

• Manage employee relations cases through the Case Management System, ensuring accurate documentation, timely updates, confidentiality, and compliance with established investigation timelines and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, analyze investigation trends, and deliver employee relations training to managers, leaders, and employees on workplace policies, ethics, diversity, and regulatory compliance.

• Partner with the Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources leadership, and legal counsel to address complex workplace concerns, support employee relations initiatives, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, investigative reporting, mediation, arbitration, or a closely related field.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; demonstrated ability to conduct impartial investigations, maintain confidentiality, analyze evidence, and produce clear, accurate written findings.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Employee Relations Case Management Systems

• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

• Investigation Documentation and Evidence Tracking Systems

• Microsoft Excel and Reporting Tools

• Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Data Analysis and Compliance Reporting Tools

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of employment laws, workplace investigation procedures, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, FMLA, ethics, diversity, and employee relations best practices.

• Exceptional analytical thinking, conflict resolution, active listening, interviewing, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple sensitive investigations, meet strict deadlines, maintain accurate records, and collaborate effectively with HR leadership and legal teams.

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Bachelor's Degree