Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist - Oakhurst, CA

Full Time Professional Oakhurst, CA, US

13 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

Arbor Works LLC is a nationwide leader in professional vegetation management, specializing in utility line clearance, fire remediation, and large-scale environmental projects. Established in 2003, we have built a reputation for quality and safety by leveraging advanced mechanized equipment and a skilled team of dedicated professionals. Guided by a commitment to innovation, safety, and superior customer service, Arbor Works prides itself on an exceptional safety culture, recognized through industry-leading third-party ratings.

Whether you’re looking to grow your career or contribute your expertise, Arbor Works offers a dynamic environment where team members are valued, and professional growth is a priority. We are passionate about creating safe communities and delivering excellence in every project.

The Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist is a critical member of the HR Shared Services function, responsible for ensuring consistent, legally compliant, and risk ‑ aware employee relations practices across multi ‑ state operations. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, managing complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, labor relations, leave administration, and ADA accommodations while supporting organizational stability and workforce engagement.

Operating in a fast ‑ paced, field ‑ based environment, this position plays a key role in mitigating employment risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting fair and consistent application of company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws. The Specialist partners closely with operations leadership, HR, legal counsel, and employees to support business continuity, reduce liability, and strengthen manager capability across diverse jurisdictions.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including performance management, attendance, workplace conflict, policy interpretation, corrective action, and termination guidance.
• Coach and advise managers on employee performance, conduct, documentation standards, and progressive discipline processes.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations related to policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, safety concerns, and misconduct allegations.
• Prepare clear investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations for HR leadership and legal review as required.
• Support conflict resolution efforts while balancing employee experience and organizational risk.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Support administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) where applicable.
• Coordinate and manage union grievance processes, including intake, documentation, tracking, investigations, meeting preparation, and follow ‑ up actions.
• Partner with operations leadership on labor relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, terminations, and policy disputes.
• Participate in grievance meetings and assist leadership with documentation and compliance requirements.
• Review termination documentation to ensure consistency, compliance, and risk mitigation prior to separation actions.
• Support employee separations, including involuntary terminations, layoffs, resignations, final pay coordination, and exit documentation.

• Administer and coordinate employee leave programs, including but not limited to:
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) leave
• Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
• Workers’ Compensation leave coordination
• State ‑ specific protected leave programs
• Manage the interactive process related to ADA accommodation requests.
• Review medical certifications and accommodation documentation for completeness and legal compliance.
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