Employee Relations Specialist

• Application Deadline: April 30 2026
• Multiple locations
• Hybrid
• Hourly salary: $27 - $34

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate employee inquiries and problems to determine best course of action; provide advice and guidance
• Conduct thorough and timely workplace investigations and make recommendations on appropriate course of action including formal levels of disciplinary action (e.g. reprimand suspension reassignment/reduction or termination) to minimize legal risk
• Create chronological history of relevant issues; ensure the accuracy of the content and that the document is legally defensible/sound
• Resolve issues involving discipline performance employee concerns attendance personnel actions and employment policies/procedures and laws (e.g. EEO AAP FMLA ADEA ADA)
• Apply knowledge of theories principles and practices of human resource management; research and evaluate employment practices and make recommendations
• Analyze exit survey turnover and other employee data to produce metrics outlining the current state and provide recommendations to internal customers
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements and practices including changes and new legislation
• Research Navy Federal policies procedures and past practices to ensure consistency in all adverse employment actions
• Review performance appraisals as needed; evaluate the content of the appraisal to ensure fairness consistency accuracy and legal compliance
• Confer and consult with Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and external law offices on litigation cases; provides detailed case analysis and documentation as needed
• Apply knowledge of federal international and state employment laws to provide advice guidance and counseling to employees and management
• Represent Navy Federal in unemployment hearings and appeals as necessary
• Assist in composing internal and external communications
• Leads and/or provides support for projects and initiatives within the business unit and/or across the organization
• Research compile review and analyze reports
• Participate in training initiatives with new Employee Relations team members
• Perform other duties as assigned