Employee Relations Specialist - TEKsystems : Job Details

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Employee Relations Specialist to provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across the organization. This role involves offering first-line guidance on a variety of people-related matters and managing employee relations cases from initiation through resolution. The ideal candidate will deliver clear, risk-based advice and contribute to a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise managers on HR matters including absence management, performance issues, grievances, disciplinaries, and probation reviews.
• Coach and support managers to handle employee relations issues confidently and in alignment with legal and organizational standards.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training sessions and workshops focused on ER best practices.
• Manage end-to-end employee relations cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Draft formal documentation such as invite and outcome letters, take meeting notes, and prepare supporting materials.
• Support redundancy processes including calculations, scripting, and coordination of consultation meetings.
• Oversee absence cases, including reasonable adjustments and Occupational Health referrals.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for policy and process improvements.
• Stay current with employment law and HR best practices and expand knowledge across jurisdictions as needed.
• Participate in HR projects and cross-functional initiatives to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Employee Relations experience.
• Solid understanding of HR policies and employment regulations (multi-country or global experience is a plus).
• Bachelors degree or recognized HR qualification (e.g., CIPD or equivalent) is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor managers effectively.

Details:

• Pay: $48.71/hr.
• Pay cycle - weekly | medical, dental and vision benefits offered.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:30pm (1 hour lunch | 37.5 hours per week)
• Hybrid Schedule after training | 2 days onsite, 3 days work from home.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.71 - $48.71/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in West Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.