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The Employee Relations (ER) Specialist supports the employee relations function by helping deliver consistent, fair, and timely resolution of workplace concerns. This role partners with HR, managers, and employees to triage and manage ER inquiries, support investigations, maintain documentation, and reinforce workplace policies and expectations.
Job Responsibility:
Receive and triage employee relations inquiries such as workplace conflict, conduct concerns, performance issues, attendance matters, and policy questions
Gather initial information, clarify concerns, and document case details within a case management system
Identify urgent or high-risk issues (such as safety concerns, harassment or discrimination allegations, or retaliation) and escalate appropriately
Support employee relations investigations by scheduling interviews, organizing evidence, drafting timelines, and maintaining investigation files
Take interview notes, summarize findings, and assist in preparing case documentation and outcome summaries
Assist with follow-up actions, including communication templates and tracking completion of next steps
Provide guidance to managers and employees on ER processes and common policy topics such as respectful workplace expectations, attendance, and conduct
Reinforce expectations for documentation, timely feedback, and appropriate escalation pathways
Support performance management processes in partnership with HRBPs and senior ER staff
Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and files in accordance with confidentiality and record retention requirements
Track case progress and support reporting on ER metrics such as case volumes, themes, cycle time, and outcomes
Assist with development of templates, job aids, and manager enablement materials
Requirements:
Experience supporting HR, employee relations, HR operations, investigations support, compliance, or related functions
Working knowledge of HR and employee relations concepts including confidentiality, documentation practices, respectful workplace standards, and performance management fundamentals
Strong written documentation and case note writing skills
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
Experience working in fast-paced or high-volume environments
Experience using Microsoft 365 tools including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Familiarity with HR case management platforms such as ServiceNow
Experience with SharePoint, PowerPoint, or HR reporting and metrics analysis
Strong customer service mindset and interest in process improvement
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field preferred
HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred or in progress