HR Employee Relations Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title:
HR Employee Relations Professional

Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• Employee Relations Specialist

• Human Resources Investigator

• HR Business Partner – Employee Relations

Location:
Reston, VA

Onsite Flexibility:
Hybrid

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract

• Contract Duration: 6 months

• Start: As Soon As Possible

• Pay Rate: $69.50 – $90.31 per hour

Job Summary:
The HR Employee Relations Professional plays a critical role in maintaining a fair, respectful, and values-driven workplace. You will uphold the organization’s Vision, Values, and Commitments (VV&Cs) while conducting thorough investigations, resolving escalated employee issues, and providing expert guidance to leaders and staff. This role supports employee relations activities across assigned regions and may collaborate cross-regionally on complex matters.

This position follows a hybrid telework schedule , requiring at least three in-person days per week at the assigned office or project site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex employment-related investigations from start to finish, including intake, research, interviews, documentation, corrective action, and debriefs.

• Investigate allegations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, or violations of company policy.

• Provide coaching and employee relations guidance to managers on workplace issues, performance management, and policy interpretation.

• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Legal, HR, Ethics & Compliance, Security, and Industrial/Labor Relations.

• Facilitate ER training programs for managers and supervisors.

• Utilize ER data to identify trends and recommend strategies to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

• Support workforce reduction processes and ensure alignment with corporate policy and local laws.

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment throughout all investigations.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience; or 12–14 years of equivalent work experience.

• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations that meet legal and compliance standards.

• Strong knowledge of employment law , compliance, and employee relations best practices .

• Proven ability to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Experience using electronic case management systems .

• Ability to navigate cultural differences and maintain professionalism across regions.

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Formal training or certification in workplace investigations.

• Experience in multinational or project-based organizations.

• Proficiency in analyzing ER data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.

• Background in coaching leaders through sensitive or complex employee matters.

Required Skills:

• Employee relations investigation expertise

• Employment law and compliance knowledge

• Communication and report-writing skills

Preferred Skills:

• Data analysis and trend identification

• ER case management systems

• Training facilitation and leadership coaching

Additional Skills:

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Ethical judgment and discretion

• Empathy balanced with direct communication

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client:
Trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner serving Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear, Security & Environmental sectors. From planning to operations, they deliver impactful projects for industry and government, making a lasting difference globally.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 25-27302

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

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Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015