We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead and oversee employee relations investigations, provide strategic counsel to senior leaders, and ensure compliance with employment laws. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and expertise in California employment regulations, with multi-state knowledge as a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead and manage employee relations investigations, ensuring thorough fact-finding, documentation, and resolution of performance and workplace misconduct issues.
+ Advise senior leaders and HR business partners on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation strategies.
+ Manage and develop a team of People Relations professionals, providing coaching and mentorship to drive growth and operational excellence (1 direct report).
+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, with deep expertise in California regulations (CFRA, PAGA, wage and hour laws); multi-state experience preferred (AZ, NM, NV, TX).
+ Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on complex employment matters.
+ Design and deliver training programs for managers on employee relations best practices, employment law compliance, and leadership effectiveness.
+ Lead proactive employee engagement and retention strategies in collaboration with HR teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
+ 7+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years focused on employee relations.
+ 2+ years of people management experience with proven ability to coach and develop direct reports.
+ Strong knowledge of California employment laws and familiarity with multi-state regulations.
+ Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders to resolve complex issues.
+ Proven experience conducting high-risk investigations and making disciplinary recommendations.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.
h4> About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.