Workplace Relations Consultant

Leidos

. Provide guidance to line HR on complex performance management concerns, ADA accommodation requests, fitness for duty and EAP referrals, reasonable suspicion, USERRA, and military matters .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in workplace relations, including performance management, conflict resolution, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. Proven ability to collaborate with legal counsel and HR leaders to address complex employee relations issues while maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workplace Relations ExpertiseFederal And State Employment Law KnowledgeConflict Resolution SkillsAnalytical Skills For Risk IdentificationInterpersonal And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementADA AccommodationEEOC InvestigationLitigation And MediationWARN AnalysisRisk AssessmentPolicy InterpretationData Privacy ComplianceEmployee Relations ConsultingNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsAdaptabilityAttention To DetailDiplomacy And Tact

Tools & Technologies

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Industry Keywords

USERRAEAP ReferralsInvoluntary TerminationsHigh-Performing Team EnvironmentConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance to line HR on complex performance management concerns, ADA accommodation requests, fitness for duty and EAP referrals, reasonable suspicion, USERRA, and military matters
Review and identify risks for involuntary terminations, including layoffs; conduct WARN analysis and provide guidance and direction as needed
Partner with in-house legal counsel and internal stakeholders on complex employee relations issues
Collaborate with HR professionals and managers on workplace relations matters
Identify workplace relations issues and trends
Consult with HR and managers to provide risk-reducing solutions
Provide support, resources, and tools enabling HR and line management to independently address basic employee relations and performance management matters
Report to the Director of Workplace Relations Consulting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in workplace relations
Strong interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
Proven track record of partnering with legal, line management and HR leaders on workplace relations matters
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and government regulations, and interpretation and administration of policies and procedures
Flexibility, adaptability and ability to work under pressure
High ethical standards, confidentiality, and ability to earn trust and deliver on commitments
Experience investigating and resolving complex workplace relations cases; exposure to external claims such as EEOC, litigation, mediation, and arbitration
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team environment
Strong analytical skills for identifying trends and areas of risk
Ability to leverage AI tools while maintaining confidentiality, data privacy, and compliance
Ability to use diplomacy and tact in confrontational situations
Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Strong planning, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously