Employee Relations Specialist (100% Remote)

Our Customer is a business and financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting, and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals. They are laser-focused on their customers, live and breathe innovation, and champion those who dare to dream. Their Mission is powering prosperity around the world. They do it by attracting the world’s top talent, bringing vital partners into their global platform, and leaving the world a better place through exceptional corporate citizenship.

Our Customer is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist on a contract basis to investigate concerns involving alleged violations of the Code of Conduct & Ethics and their policies.

This role is 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate concerns involving alleged violations of the Company Code of Conduct & Ethics and internal policies
• Conduct investigations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace bullying, financial matters, expense concerns, and compliance issues
• Manage a caseload of multiple investigations, working both independently and collaboratively
• Perform end-to-end investigations from intake through resolution
• Conduct investigative interviews with employees and relevant stakeholders
• Review, analyze, and synthesize documents and data collected during investigations
• Summarize and organize findings as part of the investigation and reporting process
• Develop objective, analytically sound findings and provide recommendations for corrective action and organizational improvements
• Draft detailed investigation reports and related correspondence
• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, HR partners, and legal counsel throughout the investigation and post-investigation process
• Prepare executive summaries and provide updates to senior leaders and executives
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and in-house counsel to ensure thorough and fair investigation outcomes
• Build trust, transparency, and confidence in the Ethics & Investigations function

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting investigations in a private or publicly traded company and/or equivalent case management, fact-finding, and analytical experience as an attorney
• Experience conducting complex investigations in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Strong investigative interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Ability to make objective findings and provide sound recommendations
• Experience interacting with stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment across time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practicing attorney background
• Experience in employment law and/or employee relations
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or countries
• Experience conducting investigations within the technology industry
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.