Employee Relations Consultant

Guidehouse

Employee relations consultant advising Guidehouse, a global AI-led professional services firm, on complex workplace matters. Managing grievances, investigations, compliance, restructuring, and manager training.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, including managing grievance processes, providing guidance on performance management, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Capable of delivering training and collaborating with leadership to foster a positive work environment.

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Employee Relations ManagementFederal And State EEO LawsTraining Development And DeliveryHRIS And Case Management Tool KnowledgeConflict Resolution And Counseling

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Hard Skills

Grievance Process ManagementPerformance ManagementData Analysis And InterpretationPolicy DevelopmentOrganizational RestructuringDocumentation And TrackingCompliance MonitoringInterpersonal Conflict ResolutionProblem-SolvingPrioritization In Fast-Paced Environments

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational SkillsWritten And Verbal CommunicationCollaboration With StakeholdersConsultative ApproachIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteHRISCase Management Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCertified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Certified Employee Relations Professional (CERP)PHR CertificationSPHR Certification

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsLeave Of AbsenceProgressive Discipline ProcessEthics And ComplianceHR Policies And Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage employee grievance processes from initiation to closure, including communication, documentation, and tracking
Counsel executives and people managers on hiring, performance management, disability and religious accommodations, leave of absence, corrective action, reductions-in-force, and terminations
Provide guidance on resolving employee relations issues and make discipline recommendations using the progressive discipline process
Liaise with the leave of absence administrator on LOA-related employee issues
Liaise with Ethics & Compliance teams on matters requiring escalation
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends, patterns, and themes from case management data
Support organizational restructuring efforts and execute large- and small-scale reductions
Monitor changes in employment laws and regulations and help maintain compliant company policies and procedures
Participate in developing and reviewing People policies and procedures
Deliver training to promote effective management practices and a positive work environment
Partner with Segment and Functional leadership teams to execute Employee Relations strategies
Consult with HR COEs, corporate functions, line managers, and Senior Leadership on risk mitigation and employee relations matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of related HR experience
Extensive experience in employee relations and complex, multi-faceted employee relations issues in exempt and non-exempt environments
Knowledge of federal and state EEO laws and state HR policies
Experience developing, conducting, and providing training to management, particularly involving interpersonal conflict
Experience counseling managers and supervisors on resolving conflict, performance issues, and misconduct
Proven ability to work independently while keeping management and colleagues informed of critical issues
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaboration experience with internal human capital and legal stakeholders
Experience acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, peers, and employees with a consultative approach
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of HR technologies, including HRIS and/or Case Management Tool
Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information and data from multiple sources and summarize investigative findings clearly and concisely in writing
Ability to independently problem-solve complex, highly sensitive people issues
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment
Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or a related field is nice to have
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification is nice to have
Certified Employee Relations Professional (CERP) Certification and HR certifications, including PHR and SPHR, are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, total rewards package
Flexible benefits package
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time
Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend