Senior Employee Relations Specialist (100% Remote/Chicago/NYC)

Our client is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our client shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Our client is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 93,000 as of December 31, 2019.

We are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs. This is a 100% remote role; candidates in New York or Chicago are preferred.

Responsibilities:

Investigation & Case Management

• Lead thorough, impartial investigations of policy violations, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims across all business units
• Document findings and maintain confidential case records in the ServiceNow system
• Manage multiple high-priority investigations simultaneously while meeting established deadlines

Consultation & Advisory

• Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on complex employee relations cases, including recommended actions and potential outcomes
• Advise on appropriate disciplinary measures and corrective actions based on the investigation findings
• Collaborate with the Legal team on cases with potential litigation risk

Compliance & Risk Management

• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Identify trends and recommend policy updates to mitigate organizational risk
• Support compliance audits and reporting requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business, or related field
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years in employee relations with demonstrated investigation experience
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS systems (ServiceNow preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of employment law, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and state-specific regulations
• Investigative Excellence: Proven ability to conduct thorough, unbiased workplace investigations
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with complete discretion
• Judgment: Sound decision-making skills in ambiguous and high-stakes situations

Preferred:

• Master's degree in HR, Law, or related
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification
• Experience in multi-state or global organizations
• Background in employment law or workplace investigations

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 include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

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.