Sr. Employee Relations SpecialistSr. HR Coordinator

Job Title: Senior Employee Relations Specialist / Senior HR Coordinator (Contract)

Location: Boca Raton FL (Hybrid Minimum 3 Days Onsite per Week)
Duration: 9 Months
Schedule: Full-Time 40 Hours/Week Standard Business Hours

We are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist / Senior HR Coordinator to support both the administrative and consultative functions of Human Resources. This role combines hands-on HR operations with employee relations advisory support ensuring compliance operational excellence and effective workforce management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong HR operations experience working knowledge of employment law and the ability to exercise sound judgment while managing competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes including documentation orientation and system access

• Maintain accurate HRIS records personnel files and compliance documentation

• Retrieve and provide employment records in accordance with policy

• Track mandatory training certifications and compliance requirements

• Prepare employment verifications HR correspondence and reporting

• Support performance review cycles and employee engagement initiatives

• Manage multiple HR processes simultaneously with high accuracy and timeliness

Employee Relations & Advisory Support

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies procedures and best practices

• Support employee relations matters including documentation fact gathering investigation participation and summary preparation

• Assist managers with performance management corrective actions and development planning

• Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws

• Analyze HR data and provide insights to support informed business decisions

• Contribute to policy updates and continuous process improvement initiatives

• Exercise independent judgment to assess risk and recommend compliant solutions

• Respond promptly to time-sensitive workplace matters with practical solution-oriented approaches

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferred

• 2 5 years of progressive HR experience combining HR administration and employee relations

• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance best practices

• Experience in fast-paced high-volume environments

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Proven ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure

• High level of discretion and confidentiality

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification (SHRM-CP PHR or equivalent)

• Experience supporting workforce initiatives and compliance-driven HR environments

This contract opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic setting balances operational excellence with employee relations expertise and delivers compliant business-focused HR support.