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Employee Relations Business Partner (Remote)

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $90.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, San Diego
Feb 03, 2026
Employee Relations Business Partner (Contract) Location: Fully Remote (California) Working Hours: Must work Pacific Time (8:00 AM-5:00 PM PT) Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Extension: Possible Role Overview The Employee Relations Business Partner will provide expert employee relations guidance and governance across an assigned portfolio, ensuring employee relations policies, practices, and strategies support business objectives and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on managing complex and highrisk employee relations matters while partnering closely with business leaders, HR, Legal, and external vendors. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating independently in a fastpaced, regulated environment and handling sensitive issues with sound judgment and discretion. Key Responsibilities * Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on employee relations matters. * Provide guidance on misconduct, corrective action, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, workplace conflict, harassment and discrimination, and adjudication. * Perform intake, assessment, investigation, rootcause analysis, and risk mitigation for employee relations issues. * Manage highrisk ER matters, including legal case management, human rights investigations, and workforce transformation initiatives. * Review, negotiate, and authorize separation agreements within prescribed authority limits. * Support severance activities, redeployment, reductions in force, and employment transitions. * Develop, maintain, and document ER processes, controls, reports, and dashboards. * Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations. * Educate and coach managers on ER practices, HR policies, and labor regulations. * Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support change initiatives and ER programs. * Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant application of employee relations policies. * Maintain auditready documentation and governance artifacts. MustHave Qualifications * 5-7+ years of Employee Relations experience * Postsecondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience * HR designation preferred * Strong knowledge of employment law, ER governance, and compliance * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong analytical, problemsolving, and influencing skills * Ability to manage complex, sensitive matters independently * Datadriven decisionmaking mindset NicetoHave * Experience drafting policies and procedures * Bilingualism * Experience supporting large, regulated organizations Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.