Employee Relations Consultant

The Hartford

Employee Relations Consultant providing independent coaching to leaders and employees across various ER matters. Assisting with performance, conduct, and workplace conflict resolution.

Posted 5/3/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $115,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent consultation and coaching to leaders and employees across performance, conduct, accommodations, leave, workplace conflict, investigations, and employment actions
Partner with leaders to navigate ambiguous situations where there is no clear "right answer"
Build and present recommendations that balance fairness, risk, precedent, and employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of HR experience within an Employee Relations function of a complex organization (Required)
Demonstrated experience managing ER cases that require judgment, discretion, and influence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition

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Soft Skills

consultationcoachingjudgmentdiscretioninfluenceconflict resolutionrecommendation buildingrisk assessmentemployee experience managementambiguity navigation