Overview
Employee Relations Specialist Jobs in United States at First Point Group
Title: Employee Relations Specialist
Company: First Point Group
Location: United States
We're currently staffing for an HR Employee Relations Professional for one of our major Oil & Gas / Energy Renewables clients for their Reston, VA office.
Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist
Pay Rate: $60/hr-$77/hr
Location: Reston, VA
Work Type: 3 months (extensions depending on performance)
Overview:
We’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Specialist to help foster a respectful, inclusive, and compliant workplace environment. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in upholding our Vision, Values, and Commitments by addressing employee concerns, conducting thorough investigations, and advising leaders on sensitive ER matters. Though your focus will be on a specific geographic region, your expertise may also support broader, cross-regional initiatives.
This is a hybrid position based out of the Reston, VA office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex workplace investigations from start to finish, including intake, interviews, documentation, reporting, and follow-up actions.
- Address a range of concerns including potential violations of company policy, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and other workplace conduct issues.
- Provide expert coaching and guidance to managers and leaders on handling ER matters such as conflict resolution, performance management, workforce reductions, and mental health concerns.
- Collaborate with internal partners across Legal, HR, Ethics & Compliance, Security, and Labor Relations to ensure a consistent, fair, and legally compliant approach to ER issues.
- Facilitate and deliver training programs related to employee relations and workplace conduct.
- Leverage ER data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to enhance the employee experience.
- Support workforce reduction processes in coordination with Project HR and leadership.
- Participate in ER projects and initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience without a Bachelors.
Preferred Skills & Competencies:
- Formal training or certification in workplace investigations strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading investigations with outcomes that withstand legal review.
- Deep understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and ER best practices.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels—even in challenging situations.
- Excellent judgment, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Skilled in case management systems and data analysis to identify patterns and recommend proactive solutions.
- Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and regions.
- Empathetic and compassionate, yet direct and confident in delivering feedback and navigating difficult conversations.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
