Robert Half HR Solutions is currently sourcing for a contract Employee Relations specialist for our client located in Alpharetta GA. This role is 100% onsite at our client's corporate office. This contract Employee Relations specialist will work with leaders and employees with thoughtful guidance across employee relations, compliance, and performance matters. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can balance day-to-day HR support with sound judgment, clear communication, and a strong understanding of employment practices. The role will partner with management to resolve workplace issues, maintain accurate HR processes, and help ensure consistent policy application across a multi-state environment. There is a possibility of this role becoming contract to full time after several months. First consideration will be given to HR candidates who have used Workday and/or Rippling as their most recent HRIS tool.
Responsibilities:
- Provide frontline support for employee relations matters, gather relevant information, and assist with workplace investigations while escalating complex or highly sensitive issues when needed.
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies, performance concerns, and workplace issues, helping drive timely and practical resolutions.
- Prepare documentation related to corrective actions and separations, and support leaders in making well-informed employee management decisions.
- Coordinate performance management activities, including drafting and reviewing performance improvement materials and related communications.
- Lead discussions and present information to managers or leadership teams through meetings, summaries, and presentation materials.
- Maintain accurate electronic personnel files, monitor required HR documentation, and ensure records are completed within established timelines.
- Process employment verification tasks, complete I-9 and unemployment-related paperwork, and support compliance-focused administrative activities.
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including employee communications and updates to worker records in Workday.
- Perform audits of HR records, transactions, and activities to confirm alignment with company policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
- Generate or support reporting and data reviews in Workday to assist HR initiatives and broader compliance efforts.
- 5+ years of human resources experience, including meaningful exposure to employee relations, HR administration, and performance management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with the ability to assess risk and support compliance across multiple states.
- Hands-on experience conducting or supporting employee relations investigations and resolving workplace issues with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to guide managers, handle sensitive conversations, and present information clearly.
- Solid organizational and time-management abilities, with close attention to detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday or similar systems.
- Familiarity with leave administration practices and related federal and state requirements is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and practical HR experience is preferred; HR certification is a plus.