Employee Relations Specialist

📍 Manassas, VA (Relocation Required) | 🌎 Multi‑Region Support

✈ Travel Required | 🚗 Auto Allowance & Gas Card | 🎁 Relocation + Sign‑On Bonus Available

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to support a large, field‑based workforce across multiple regions. You’ll lead complex ER investigations, partner closely with leadership, and help foster a respectful, compliant, and high‑performance culture across both corporate and jobsite environments.

Who thrives here: A calm, objective ER pro who can build credibility with craft/field teams and leaders, move quickly across time zones, and protect confidentiality at every step.

What You’ll Do

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Lead and manage complex ER investigations (workplace conduct, harassment, policy violations).
• Conduct fact‑finding interviews, analyze evidence, and deliver clear findings/recommendations.
• Serve as the primary contact for ethics hotline intake, triage, follow‑up, and case progression.
• Prepare documentation for mediations, depositions, administrative hearings, and litigation support.
• Partner with leaders on corrective actions, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain objective, compliant, and organized case files with impeccable documentation.

Compliance & Employment Law

• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws; recommend policy/process updates.
• Support responses to EEOC claims, DOL inquiries, and audits; assist with risk mitigation.

Regional HR Support (Mid‑Atlantic)

• Serve as backup to the Mid‑Atlantic HR Generalist.
• Support pre‑boarding (backgrounds, new‑hire paperwork, candidate communication).
• Assist with new‑hire orientation and HR onboarding as needed.

Field Partnership & Training

• Travel to jobsites/operations nationwide to conduct investigations and provide ER support.
• Deliver training/coaching on workplace conduct, harassment prevention, and policy adherence.
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships with leaders, managers, and employees.

Ideal Background

You’ve supported workforces in construction, manufacturing, MEP trades, field services, or similar operational environments, and can balance approachability with authority.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Employee Relations/HR investigations.
• Proven experience leading complex investigations and writing thorough investigation reports.
• Experience supporting blue‑collar/craft workforces; construction or trades strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on exposure to EEOC, mediations, hearings, or litigation support.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state employment laws; excellent interviewing & documentation skills.
• Composed, objective, and discreet under pressure; strong relationship‑building skills.
• Willingness to travel and support multiple time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• Relocation to Manassas, VA required.

Work Style & Expectations

• Balances empathy with accountability; comfortable with direct, respectful conversations.
• Transitions seamlessly between field environments and executive discussions.
• Responsive and flexible when urgent matters arise; follows through relentlessly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 (dependent on experience, skills, and location). The base range may be updated as market conditions evolve; role may be bonus‑eligible.
• Sign‑on bonus + Relocation assistance
• Auto allowance & gas card; travel expenses covered
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Life & Disability; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital; Pet insurance; 401(k) with match; Tuition Reimbursement; Scholarships; Employee discounts (PerkSpot).

Where You’ll Support

Mid‑Atlantic (primary), plus Arizona, Iowa, Arkansas, California (Oakland/Sacramento/San Diego), and Hawaii.