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 high-risk employee relations matters while partnering closely with business leaders, HR, Legal, and external vendors. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, 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, root-cause analysis, and risk mitigation for employee relations issues.
Manage high-risk 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 audit-ready documentation and governance artifacts.
Must-Have Qualifications
5-7+ years of Employee Relations experience
Post-secondary 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, problem-solving, and influencing skills
Ability to manage complex, sensitive matters independently
Data-driven decision-making mindset
Nice-to-Have
Experience drafting policies and procedures
Bilingualism
Experience supporting large, regulated organizations
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This 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.
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 high-risk employee relations matters while partnering closely with business leaders, HR, Legal, and external vendors. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, 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, root-cause analysis, and risk mitigation for employee relations issues.
Manage high-risk 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 audit-ready documentation and governance artifacts.
Must-Have Qualifications
5-7+ years of Employee Relations experience
Post-secondary 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, problem-solving, and influencing skills
Ability to manage complex, sensitive matters independently
Data-driven decision-making mindset
Nice-to-Have
Experience drafting policies and procedures
Bilingualism
Experience supporting large, regulated organizations
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This 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.