Employee Relations Specialist

We are looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Beverly Hills that will last until February 2027 and may lead to fulltime work after that. This role focuses on fostering a fair, compliant, and respectful workplace by guiding employee relations matters, managing sensitive workplace concerns, and partnering with leaders on effective resolution strategies. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, investigation experience, and knowledge of local employment law to help address complex people issues with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough reviews of employee concerns, workplace complaints, and potential policy violations, documenting findings and recommending appropriate next steps.

• Advise managers and HR partners on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, corrective action, and workplace conduct issues.

• Lead and support investigations involving sensitive personnel situations while maintaining confidentiality and applying sound judgment throughout the process.

• Partner with leadership to address performance-related concerns and help implement practical, compliant action plans for improvement.

• Interpret and apply local employment law, internal policies, and labor-related guidelines to support consistent decision-making.

• Prepare clear case summaries, investigation records, and related documentation to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness.

• Identify patterns in workplace issues and recommend proactive measures that strengthen employee experience and reduce organizational risk.

• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, including managing complex workplace concerns and advising leaders on appropriate resolutions.
• Background conducting employee relations investigations with the ability to gather facts, assess risk, and present balanced recommendations.
• Working knowledge of labor and employee relations practices, including application of relevant workplace policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting performance management processes, including coaching managers through documentation and corrective action steps.
• Understanding of local employment law and its impact on employee relations decisions and workplace practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters tactfully and professionally.
• High level of discretion, organizational ability, and sound judgment when managing confidential employee information.