What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Specialist position at Hoxton Circle?
About the Opportunity
We are a large, established technology company headquartered in the West End of Richmond, VA, and we are looking for an experienced Employee Relations & Workplace Investigation Specialist to join our HR team. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who is passionate about fostering a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace culture.
What You Will Do
As the subject matter expert for workplace investigations, you will lead end-to-end investigations into allegations of policy violations, misconduct, harassment, and discrimination, ensuring every case is handled with confidentiality, empathy, and fairness. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing workplace investigations, including interviewing involved parties, gathering and analyzing evidence, and documenting findings in a clear, objective manner
- Ensuring all investigations adhere to federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies, while assessing and escalating high-risk cases appropriately
- Preparing detailed investigation reports with findings and recommended actions, presenting outcomes to HR leadership and legal counsel as needed
- Developing and delivering training for managers and employees on investigation processes, workplace conduct, and compliance requirements
- Monitoring investigation trends to identify systemic issues and recommending policy updates and preventive measures
- Serving as a trusted advisor to HR and management teams on sensitive employee relations matters
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- 3 or more years of experience in employee relations or workplace investigations within a multi-state organization, with global experience preferred
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and compliance requirements
- Exceptional interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills
- A high degree of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and impartiality
- Proficiency in Workday HRMS preferred, along with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong communication, ethical judgment, conflict resolution, time management, and a collaborative mindset.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a forward-thinking technology company that takes employee experience seriously. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization while working alongside a collaborative HR and legal team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Salary : $87,000 - $90,000