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Employee Relations RepresentativeHR

Elevate Human Capital, Houston, TX, United States


EHC is looking for an Employee Relations Representative in the Katy Area.

Start date: 05/11/2026. Scheduled hours: 4 days in office, 1 day remote (hybrid schedule).

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development.

Overview
The Employee Relations Representative provides a variety of support with human resource processes within Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. The position is located in our Houston, TX corporate headquarters and is heavily focused on employee relations. Responsibilities include record-keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry, employee incident engagement, and special projects to support HR operations. Key outcomes include conducting timely, well-documented workplace investigations; advising leaders on employee relations and compliance; and supporting employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, leave/accommodations, exits, and HRIS records).

Responsibilities

Must be able to commute to office 4 days a week / work 1 day remote.

Resolve employee concerns and complaints regarding work-related issues.

Perform workplace investigations and provide counseling and advice to employees and managers regarding employment issues.

Partner with management on employee disciplinary actions, misconduct, conflict, and grievance resolution.

Provide advice and guidance to management on employee relations policies and procedures.

Identify legal risks and ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations related to employee relations.

Coordinate with the HR team to administer and support onboarding by providing orientation on company policies and procedures.

Administer employee personal leave and accommodation requests.

Conduct employee exit interviews and identify areas of concern to improve the work environment and reduce turnover.

Maintain termination records and enter terminations into the ADP HRIS system.

Respond to unemployment claims.

Compile and analyze employee headcount and demographics for reporting.

Assist in evaluating reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals, and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency.

Assist in labor relations disputes and grievances and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.

Travel to project sites as needed for investigations and to provide training on company policies. (Travel may include boarding working vessels)

Provide HR support to project sites and vessels.

Support various HR projects as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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