Employee Relations Specialist

Job DescriptionSUMMARY: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for handling a broad range of employee relations cases and investigations. This role partners with HRBP's, leadership, employees and legal to ensure ER matters are handled fair and consistent.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Investigate employee relations cases such as policy violations, interpersonal conflicts, performance concerns and workplace behavior issues Conduct structured interviews with employees, managers, and witnesses to gather relevant facts Document findings and recommendations in a clear, objective, and compliant manner Provide guidance to managers on performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation Identify ER patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement Assist with policy updates and help ensure consistent application across teams and departments Partner with HR teams on engagement initiatives or training needs Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as internal policies. Maintain confidential records and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) years of employee relations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills Excellent communicator in written and verbal form Highest level of integrity and management of confidential information Strong emotional intelligence to engage with all audiences Knowledge of HR functions and HR information systems MS365 proficient Ability to travel 5% of the time Ability to clear required background checkCertificates and Licenses: None required.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in related field of studyWORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, pensation & Benefits:Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the salary range to be $45,516.75 - $85,000.00 per year. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is

Created: 2026-02-16