Company

Technology

EmployeeRelationsSpecialist

CA$77–114k Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Employee Relations Specialist. Skills: Employee relations, Workplace investigations, Accommodations, HR compliance. Manage employee relations cases. Investigate workplace complaints”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve organizational practices

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking; Critical thinking; Assess evidence; Make recommendations

Eligibility Requirements

Accountability

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3-5+ years employee relations experience, Handle sensitive workplace matters, Bilingual communication English/French, Assess evidence and make recommendations, Manage multiple competing priorities, Meet strict deadlines, Work independently in remote environment, Post-secondary education in HR/Business or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

Familiarity with U.S. regulations, Experience using case management systems, Experience with digital tools, Experience with AI-enabled tools, Professional HR certification

What You'll Do.

Manage employee relations cases

Investigate workplace complaints

Conduct investigations

Maintain documentation

Lead accommodation process

Assess external legal claims

Respond to employment disputes

Identify systemic risks

Deliver training to managers

Provide coaching to managers

Provide guidance to managers

Produce reports on case trends

Produce insights on risks

Produce insights on opportunities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with legal leaders; Partner with operational leaders

Communication Scope

Bilingual communication; Written communication; Spoken communication

Full Job Description

## Accountabilities Manage end-to-end employee relations cases, including workplace complaints such as harassment, discrimination, and violence, ensuring timely intake, investigation, and resolution. Conduct fair, objective, and legally sound investigations, maintaining accurate and audit-ready documentation in case management systems. Lead and support the interactive accommodation process, ensuring compliance with applicable human rights and employment legislation. Partner with legal and operational leaders to assess and respond to external legal claims and employment-related disputes. Identify patterns and systemic risks through case analysis and escalate concerns to improve organizational practices. Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to managers to strengthen employee relations capability and compliance awareness. Produce regular reports and insights on case trends, risks, and improvement opportunities for internal stakeholders. Requirements: 3–5+ years of experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, accommodations, or a related HR function in a multi-site organization. Strong knowledge of employment law frameworks in Canada and familiarity with U.S. regulations considered an asset. Proven experience handling sensitive, complex, and confidential workplace matters with sound judgment and discretion. Excellent bilingual communication skills in English and French (written and spoken) are required. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess evidence and make defensible recommendations. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict deadlines. Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with a high level of accountability. Experience using case management systems and digital tools, including AI-enabled tools, is an asset. Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Professional HR certification (CPHR, SP

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