Workplace Relations Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Offer expert guidance to line HR on intricate performance management issues, ADA accommodation requests, fitness for duty evaluations, EAP referrals, reasonable suspicion matters, USERRA, and military-related concerns.

• Assess and identify risks associated with involuntary terminations, including layoffs; perform WARN analysis and provide necessary guidance and direction.

• Collaborate with in-house legal counsel and internal stakeholders to address complex employee relations challenges.

• Work alongside HR professionals and managers to resolve workplace relations issues.

• Recognize workplace relations challenges and emerging trends.

• Advise HR and management on solutions that mitigate risks.

• Supply support, resources, and tools that empower HR and line management to effectively manage basic employee relations and performance management issues independently.

• Report directly to the Director of Workplace Relations Consulting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, accompanied by 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on workplace relations.

• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication abilities.

• Demonstrated success in collaborating with legal, line management, and HR leaders on workplace relations issues.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws, government regulations, and the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures.

• Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and perform well under pressure.

• High ethical standards, a commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to foster trust while delivering on commitments.

• Experience in investigating and resolving complex workplace relations cases, including exposure to external claims such as EEOC, litigation, mediation, and arbitration.

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team environment.

• Strong analytical skills for recognizing trends and potential areas of risk.

• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools while ensuring confidentiality, data privacy, and compliance.

• Skilled in applying diplomacy and tact in challenging situations.

• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation capabilities.

• Strong planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.