Employee Relations Specialist

22 hours ago


Washington, DC, United States Abacus Full time

Job Title Employee Relations Specialist Client Company/Dept. Name Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) ddress 77 K Street NE, Suite 1000 City Name Washington State Name DC Zip Code 20002 If others (Address) B Duration of the project Project Start Date 01/21/2026 Project End Date 07/20/2026 Due date for Resume submission No. of Openings 1 No. of Maximum Submissions 2 Job Description The Employee Relations Specialist provides employee relations support to the Office of Resource Management (ORM) at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB). This role supports management by ensuring the consistent, fair, and compliant handling of employee relations matters in accordance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and agency policies. All work under this position may be performed remotely from approved locations within the continental United States.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as a subject-matter expert on employee relations issues, including disciplinary and adverse actions, harassment matters, disciplinary investigations, and reasonable accommodation requests.
dvise managers and supervisors on employee relations policies, procedures, and best practices.
Support and coordinate employee relations investigations, including fact-finding, documentation, and analysis.
Draft, review, and finalize employee relations documentation such as counseling memoranda, notices, decision letters, and management advisories.
Interpret and apply federal employment laws, regulations, and internal policies to complex employee relations cases.
Ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance in employee relations actions and recommendations.
Identify trends and systemic issues in employee relations cases and recommend corrective or preventive actions
Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel information.
Collaborate with human resources staff, legal counsel, and leadership to resolve complex or sensitive employee relations matters.
Prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence for management and leadership as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in employee relations, including handling disciplinary and adverse actions, harassment issues, disciplinary investigations, and reasonable accommodation requests. Skill set info Strong experience in employee relations, labor relations, or human resources support.
Solid knowledge of federal employment laws, regulations, and HR practices.
bility to analyze complex employee issues and provide sound, defensible recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple cases and priorities.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and judgment.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal agencies or government boards.
Familiarity with federal grievance procedures, adverse actions, and performance-based actions. Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Certifications (if required) HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are a plus. Documentation Required for submission Work Hours 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) ccount Manager Name (Proposal Team) Work authorization required US citizen Relocation is accepted Yes Remote work Yes dditional Notes if any



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