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Talascend

Employee Relations Professional

Talascend, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090

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Talascend is currently seeking an

Employee Relations Professional

for a contract opportunity with our client in

Reston, Virginia .

Overview

As an Employee Relations (ER) Professional, you will play a key role in upholding our Vision, Values, and Commitments and maintaining a fair and respectful work environment for all colleagues. ER Professionals conduct thorough investigations into workplace issues, resolve escalated employee concerns, and provide expert guidance on ER matters to both leaders and staff.

Responsibilities

Manage complex employment-related investigations, end-to-end, including conducting intake meetings, background research, investigative interviews, report-writing, corrective actions, and debrief meetings. Investigate complaints involving violations of company policy, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and other inappropriate behavior. Coach and advise all levels of management through employee relations matters. Partner closely with global cross-functional partners within the ER Communities of Expertise, Legal, Human Resources, Ethics and Compliance, Security, Industrial/Labor Relations, and business units. Facilitate ER training for managers and supervisors and participate in projects led by the ER team. Partner closely with the ER Communities of Expertise colleagues to leverage ER data to proactively identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience. Deliver workforce reduction processes as initiated by Project HR and Project Management. Other duties as required. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience 12-14 years of relevant work experience Requirements

Formal training and/or certification in investigations preferred. Proven track record of conducting workplace investigations that will withstand legal scrutiny. Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and ER best practices. Experience presenting findings and recommendations to all levels of leadership, including those with dissenting opinions. High level of discretion and ethical judgment. Proficiency in electronic case management applications. Able to work effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries. Able to demonstrate a high degree of empathy balanced against an ability to provide direct feedback and engage in difficult and sensitive conversations. Proficiency in analyzing ER data to generate comprehensive reports, identify trends, and derive actionable insights for business and project leaders.

Shift

Part-time telework with at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.