Employee Relations Specialist

Overview

Provide professional HR advice and support to employees and managers across the company. In this role, you will provide first line HR Advice and guidance to managers on people related issues and some Employee Relations cases. You will manage multiple HR cases from beginning to resolution, delivering clear, risk-based advice to managers throughout the process.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers on a wide range of HR matters, including absence management, performance issues, grievances, disciplinaries and probation reviews
• Coach and advise managers to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to handle people matters and employee relations issues fairly and in line with legal frameworks
• Provide support in the delivery of training and workshops designed to upskill managers on ER best practices
• Manage end-to-end and timely closure of employee relations cases including but not limited to disciplinary, grievance and absence management
• Provide HR support, assisting in drafting invite and outcome letters, taking meeting notes and preparing documentation, in line with best practice
• Support the redundancy process, preparing calculations, scripts and coordinating consultation meetings, ensuring thorough support is provided throughout the process
• Manage absence cases, including reasonable adjustments and Occupational Health referrals.
• Analyze people-related metrics, data, and trends to make recommendations for policy and process improvements based on case trends and feedback.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in your location and be willing to build your knowledge in other jurisdictions
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as required
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Accurate and numerate
• Computer skills – good working knowledge of MS Office, intermediate Excel and maintaining information systems
• Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
• Motivational skills, team worker as well as able to work on own initiative
• The ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritize
• Confidence in coaching and mentoring People Managers.
• Knowledge of HR policies and regulations (multiple countries or global experience preferrable)
• Customer service experience
• Understanding for the need for accurate and timely management information
  
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Hartford, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 hybrid position in West Hartford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026. 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.