[Hiring] Employee Relations Specialist @TEKsystems

Role Description

Working with an extensive client base, TEKsystems is searching for experienced Employee Relations and HR Specialist professionals in the East Coast and DMV area!

• Provide Employee Relations support, thought partnership, and coaching for all associates and leaders in the organization.
• Provides interpretation, explanation and clarification of employee relations policies and procedures and key federal and state regulations, labor and employment law compliance.
• Exhibits a strong risk and control mindset by promptly escalating issues, proactively addressing decisions, and making practical, balanced choices that weigh benefits against risks while ensuring full compliance.
• Provides guidance on documentation to address performance/behavior concerns and supports leaders with delivery and monitoring.
• Provides guidance on conflict resolution and facilitates dialogue on associate/employer issues.
• Gains appropriate approvals for all terminations, ensures employment related decisions follow state and federal regulations protecting the rights of the employees and the legal position of the organization; escalates to ER leadership as needed.
• Maintains a sensitive caseload of investigations as assigned. Conducts timely and thorough investigations interviews with associates that have filed a complaint, respondents, as well as named witnesses, and makes objective recommendations based on findings.
• Stay informed of federal, state, and local labor, employment, and wage and hour laws, as well as legal requirements for day-to-day associate management, to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance.
• Actively contribute as a key member of the broader HR community, leading by example with integrity, respect, and high ethical standards, fostering trust and building personal credibility.

Hours 40 per week. This is a full time, long term contract to potential perm opportunity with a competitive salary. FULLY REMOTE ROLE!

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in Human Resources/ Employee Relations
• Bachelors required
• Performance Management Experience preferred

Requirements

• This is a Contract position based out of Silver Spring, MD.
• The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $44.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)