Employee Relations Business Partner
Lakeshore Talent
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Employee Relations Business Partner (Contract – Remote)
Duration: 6 months (strong potential for extension or permanent hire)
Pay: $58–$65/hour ($120K–$135K equivalent)
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MT
Location: Remote (AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI)
Preference for Mountain Time; Pacific and Central considered.
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MT
Location: Remote (AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI)
Preference for Mountain Time; Pacific and Central considered.
About the Role
We are seeking a senior-level Employee Relations Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization. This role is heavily focused on performance management and manager coaching, with light investigation volume. You will partner closely with leaders to navigate complex employee matters with sound judgment, consistency, and compliance rigor.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead performance management processes including PIPs, corrective actions, role eliminations, and severance conversations
- Coach managers on documentation, feedback delivery, and policy application
- Manage ER cases end-to-end, ensuring thorough documentation and risk evaluation
- Conduct investigations as needed
- Partner cross-functionally on leave, compliance, and employee matters
- Identify trends and provide proactive recommendations
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in Employee Relations
- Strong knowledge of employment law in multi-state environments
- Experience with HR case management systems (e.g., HR Acuity) and Workday
- Excellent communication, documentation, and coaching skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; SHRM or PHR certification preferred