Employee Relations Specialist (Remote)

Pair Team

21h•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Pair Team is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to own the company’s formal employee relations processes and help ensure a fair, consistent, and legally compliant employee experience as we scale. This role will serve as the specialized partner for high-risk and procedurally complex people matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, accommodations, and attendance intervention for non-exempt employees. The Employee Relations Specialist will work closely with People Business Partners, who remain the primary strategic partner and day-to-day point of contact for managers. In contrast, the Employee Relations Specialist will step in as the subject matter expert and process owner when issues escalate into formal ER work. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, can operate calmly through ambiguity and sensitive situations, and brings both strong generalist instincts and deep experience with formal employee relations processes. This is a fully remote position reporting to the Manager, People Business Partners.

Requirements

3-5 years of HR experience, including significant hands-on experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, and formal performance processes (Required)
Strong experience managing formal disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and employee documentation with a high degree of consistency and sound judgment
Deep working knowledge of ADA, PWFA, FMLA, leave-related processes, and the interactive process
Strong understanding of employment law, compliance risk, and best practices related to investigations, accommodations, discipline, and documentation
Solid HR generalist foundation with comfort navigating employee relations, compliance, leave, attendance, and policy interpretation
Experience operating in a startup, high-growth, or fast-changing environment where processes may still be evolving
Ability to move quickly, execute with precision, and stay composed through shifting priorities and sensitive issues
Strong written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear, defensible, and well-organized case files and employee-facing documents
Ability to partner effectively with PBPs and leaders while maintaining role clarity, neutrality, and procedural consistency
Strong judgment around when to escalate, when to advise, and how to balance employee experience with business risk
Experience using case trackers, dashboards, or other systems to manage ER volume and timelines

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with California employment practices and multi-state compliance is a plus
Exposure to workers’ compensation administration is a plus

Responsibilities

Own formal employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including documentation, risk assessment, process execution, and case closure
Lead and execute workplace investigations related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and other significant policy concerns
Draft, issue, and track formal disciplinary actions, including written warnings, final warnings, suspensions, and termination documentation
Manage the formal performance improvement plan process from creation through completion, ensuring consistency in documentation, timelines, and follow-up
Lead the interactive process for employee accommodation requests, including matters related to ADA, PWFA, medical restrictions, and related leave considerations
Support leave-related and broader compliance-sensitive employee matters, including FMLA, non-FMLA leave, and workers’ compensation touchpoints as applicable
Manage tracking, reporting, and intervention processes for attendance issues involving non-exempt employees
Partner with PBPs, who serve as the primary manager-facing point of contact, to receive escalated ER matters and determine the appropriate next steps
Provide PBPs with compliant, finalized documentation and procedural guidance for formal employee conversations, including performance, discipline, and separation-related meetings
Attend manager or employee meetings when needed to provide guidance on compliance, process, or high-risk employee relations matters
Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready records across investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, attendance matters, and other ER cases
Build and maintain trackers and dashboards to monitor case volume, timeliness, trends, and key employee relations metrics
Report on metrics such as investigation SLA, performance process completion, and case throughput to improve visibility and accountability across the People team
Identify recurring themes, policy gaps, or manager capability issues and share proactive recommendations with PBPs and People leadership
Help strengthen scalable ER processes, templates, and documentation standards as the organization grows

Benefits

Base salary of $80,000 - $95,000
Equity compensation package
Flexible vacation policy – take the time you need to recharge
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) through Guideline
100% company-sponsored short and long-term disability and life insurance
Subsidized backup childcare and caregiver supports through Wellthy
Work from the comfort of your own home
Monthly $100 work from home expense stipend
We provide the equipment needed for the role
Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth!
Travel reimbursements for your on-site engagement days