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Employee Relations Specialist

Mesa Associates


Job Location:

Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 August 2026 (30 days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Human Resources / Operations

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist that will help create an engaging and inclusive work environment. If you enjoy solving problems building trust and partnering with leaders to explore employee relations matters wed like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
  • Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations work complaints or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.
  • Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO affirmative action collective bargaining unions labor relations and human resources.
  • Assists with preparation of plans policies documents and reports including EEO-1 affirmative action plans organizational charts labor agreements and employee handbooks.
  • Assists management with performance concerns disciplinary action and conflict management issues.
  • Conducts exit interviews summarizes findings and discusses trends and concerns with senior management.
  • Advises all involved parties in a dispute with the goal of reaching a fair and amicable resolution that satisfies all parties needs.
  • Applies knowledge of business legal and industry best practices to help involved parties reach an agreement.
  • Works efficiently and promptly such that wage loss interruption of business operations ill feelings and mistrust are minimized and mitigated.
  • Investigates and interviews appropriate staff and conducts necessary research to verify pertinent facts.
  • Actively listens to all sides of a disagreement; seeks understanding of undisputed facts identifies areas of mutual agreement and suggests possible areas for compromise.

Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Thorough understanding of laws regulations and guidelines related to HR.
  • Ability to comprehend interpret and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws guidelines regulations ordinances and policies.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree preferably in human resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
  • Four years of professional human resource administration including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training education and other experience.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay 10 Days Annually
  • Group Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance (Company Paid)
  • Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
  • 401(K) Matching Contribution
  • Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fitness Center Reimbursement
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • 9/80 Work Schedule Option
  • FSA and HSA Options

Notice to External Search Firms:Mesa Associates Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.


Required Experience:

IC


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Mesa is a full-service, multi-discipline engineering, procurement, and construction management firm specializing in engineering and consulting services.

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