Senior Employee Relations Specialist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Dare to bring your unique perspective? At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us. Position Summary The Senior Employee Relations Specialist manages a variety of responsibilities within the employee relations function of the human resources department, including handling a variety of employee relations and performance management cases, with increased independence, ownership, and complexity, serving as an experienced resource within the employee relations function. This includes performance management cases, facilitating the semi-annual performance review process, leaves and accommodations, and exit interview process. This position may also flex into other functional areas of HR in order to provide assistance and/or back-up support. The firm has one available position in either Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Bellevue, WA, Dover, OH, Long Beach, CA, Portland, St. Louis, MO, OR Cleveland, OH. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter. Your Contributions and Responsibilities Research and resolve a variety of complex employee relations and performance management issues/concerns for designated positions, with minimal direction from Assistant Director of Human Resources. Recommend course of action from coaching to formal discipline to termination decisions. Draft employee relations meeting notes, performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and other types of communication/documentation for employee relations cases. Track and follow up on employee relations cases until the case is resolved and closed. Provide data‑driven employee relations insights to identify emerging trends, mitigate risk, and support the development of proactive ER strategies. Conduct intake of employee concerns received by email, phone or via the company’s case management system. Coach leaders on effective communication techniques for employee issues. Assist with internal investigations in response to concerns or complaints and recommend appropriate actions. Act as witness or note-taker for employee relations cases being managed by the Assistant Director of HR. Facilitate the semi-annual Performance Review process for designated office(s) or client groups, including assisting with system set-up, supporting leaders in developing content/message, as well as conducting HR review and approval of feedback. Conduct exit interviews and oversee process; assist in monthly tracking of turnover data. Collaborate and provide backup support for managing requests for employee accommodations (ADA), including facilitating the interactive process between employee and manager, requesting clarification as needed, as well as reviewing supporting documentation and identifying/recommending appropriate and reasonable accommodations, as necessary. Assist in developing and presenting employee and management development training courses. Assist with Human Resources projects and collaborate with employees within HR and across other departments to support business needs. Provide back-up support to the HR department for coverage or other special projects as needed. Complete other job duties as assigned Your Background and Skills Experience working in a multi-state organization. Prior experience working in a professional services firm. HRCI/SHRM certification is desirable. Bachelor’s degree in related area plus a minimum of 8 years of experience directly managing employee relations cases. HR Generalist and/or HRBP experience would be considered in lieu of specialized roles. Ability to lead by example and lead with a positive and collaborative approach. Ability to mentor and grow staff in functions of the employee relations area. Display strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, identify trends, translate findings, and create solutions. Must have superior skills in writing/documentation, assessing employee relations situations, take a coaching/collaborative approach, and recommend appropriate actions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in particular the ability to analyze and interpret complex HR policies and law and translate them clearly to staff at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with the ability to assess risk and recommend compliant, practical solutions. Ability to conduct or lead complex employee relations investigations, including interviewing, evidence analysis, credib Apply tot his job Apply To this Job