Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist
Location: 100% Remote – MUST reside in Oregon, Washington or California to be considered
Compensation: $36 – $44 per hour, DOE
Duration: 1-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
Schedule: M-F, Full-Time

Position Overview

LHH Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Employee Relations Specialist to support our large client's HR team in managing complex employee relations matters. This fully remote role is ideal for someone with strong investigative skills, a deep understanding of leave management, and a passion for resolving workplace issues with fairness and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and timely investigations into employee complaints, conflicts, and policy violations.

• Provide guidance and support on leave of absence cases, including FMLA, ADA, and other protected leaves.

• Partner with HR leadership to assess risk and recommend appropriate actions in employee relations cases.

• Document all employee relations activities with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace concerns and resolution strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in employee relations, including investigations and leave management.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

• Must reside in Oregon or Washington to be considered.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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