Employee Relations Specialist

Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a subject-matter expert on employee relations issues, including disciplinary and adverse actions, harassment matters, disciplinary investigations, and reasonable accommodation requests.Advise managers and supervisors on employee relations policies, procedures, and best practices.Support and coordinate employee relations investigations, including fact-finding, documentation, and analysis. Draft, review, and finalize employee relations documentation such as counseling memoranda, notices, decision letters, and management advisories.Interpret and apply federal employment laws, regulations, and internal policies to complex employee relations cases.Ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance in employee relations actions and recommendations. Identify trends and systemic issues in employee relations cases and recommend corrective or preventive actionsMaintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel information.Collaborate with human resources staff, legal counsel, and leadership to resolve complex or sensitive employee relations matters.Prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence for management and leadership as required.

Minimum QualificationsMinimum 4+ years of professional experience in employee relations, including handling disciplinary and adverse actions, harassment issues, disciplinary investigations, and reasonable accommodation requests.

Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting federal agencies or government boards.Familiarity with federal grievance procedures, adverse actions, and performance-based actions.