Employee Relations Consultant

 As an Employee Relations Consultant, you help shape a workplace where employees feel heard, respected, and valued. In this role, you’ll advise leaders and employees on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action, leave administration, and accommodations. You’ll help ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance while supporting positive employee experiences across the organization. If you’re ready to help create positive workplace experiences and guide complex employee matters with integrity and care, apply today!

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Advise leaders and employees on employee relations concerns, policy interpretation, performance management, and corrective action processes
• Conduct workplace investigations by gathering facts, evaluating information, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate next steps
• Guide managers through challenging employee conversations while supporting fair, consistent, and compliant decision-making
• Administer leave and accommodation processes, including FMLA, ADA, and short-term disability matters
• Engage with employees, leaders, HR partners, and external vendors to support a positive employee experience
• Monitor employee relations cases, analyze trends, and recommend proactive process improvements
• Encourage consistent policy application and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and respect

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 4-6 years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Leave Administration, HR Operations, or a related field
• Experience managing employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, and corrective action processes
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to FMLA, ADA, leave administration, and workplace accommodations
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Maddie Hodgson at (515) 225-7000 or email mhodgson@thepalmergroup.com.