Location: Hybrid - Tualatin

Position Status: Part-time, 10-20 hours/week

Looking for a role where your work has real impact?

At Xenium HR, we’re on a mission to transform workplaces for the better. You’ll join a team of passionate HR, Payroll, and Benefits professionals working with small and medium-sized businesses across the Pacific Northwest. We support businesses with limited or no internal HR resources, as well as companies with internal HR staff seeking expertise and training. We’re known for building strong relationships with our clients, so we can help identify what their business really needs to transform and thrive.

What it’s like to work here:

Providing transformational services starts within our walls. We’re invested in creating a positive, rewarding experience with opportunities to learn, grow, advance, and shape the workplace. Xenium offers an inclusive work environment where employees can both make a difference and succeed. If you value authentic relationships, service excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion—and want to work where everyone knows you and your name, Xenium may be the place for you.

How this role transforms workplaces:

The Employee Relations Partner (part-time) is a liaison between the client and employee, overseeing and resolving employee relations concerns. This involves receiving and effectively handling employee complaints, escalating these complaints to the level of disciplinary or legal action as necessary, advising and coaching managers and employees on company policy and/or law, assisting in managing performance and conduct concerns, responding to policy violations, and mediating to resolve conflict in the workplace.

• Partners with HRBP/Directors and consults with clients on a variety of ER related issues (including performance concerns, disciplinary action, conflict management issues, identify possible actions to be taken).
• Examines the source of problems between employees and/or employees and management.
• Responds to less complex employee complaints and conducts formal investigations including partnering with HRBP/Directors on investigation scope, strategy and communication, reviewing documentation, developing interview questions, interviewing employees and preparing any follow-up memos, summaries or letters documenting the investigation with supervisory guidance and oversight.
• Provides LOA consultation providing best practice recommendations.
• Leads interactive ADA process including developing Fit for Duty Questionnaire and consultation to clients around best practice in responding and supporting ADA employee issues.
• Ensures compliance of company policy, governmental rules and law, regulations and procedures as applicable.
• Consults with clients about risk factors when considering termination. Provides support and consultation on best practices when facilitating separation meetings and presenting separation agreements.
• Attends and helps facilitate disciplinary and separation meetings.
• Prepares communications and documentation on performance and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Drafts separation agreements and coaches and/or supports management on delivering agreements.
• Conducts strategic/escalated exit interviews.

Who you’ll work with:

This position works in close collaboration with the Employee Relations team, the HR Business Partners, other internal team members in supporting client needs and directly with clients.

Required experience and skills :

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resource management or related field preferred.
• 2-3 years of proven experience in handling employee relations matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage urgent, high-risk tasks effectively and maintain composure during periods of high volume and intensity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Solid investigation and coaching experience.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred skills and certifications:

• An Internal Investigation and/or Mediation Certificate is highly desirable.
• SHRM or HRCI Certification is preferred.

Don’t meet every requirement? We’d still like to hear from you:

If you enjoy being part of a collaborative team, building relationships, and making a difference in workplaces, we encourage you to apply – even if you believe you don’t meet all of the requirements described. Studies have shown that individuals with marginalized identities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description. Our priority is finding the best candidate for the job, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Xenium HR is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion and offering a learning and team-focused environment.

Total compensation and salary range:

Our total rewards philosophy is centered around the whole person, including comprehensive health and financial benefits and life balance resources designed to support the passion, commitment, and energy that is vital to our team members.

Xenium HR is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. The starting salary for this role ranges from $36.06-39.42/hour based on skills/knowledge, years of experience, and ensuring pay equity within the organization. The hiring team will share more details regarding compensation based on your experience and location during the interview process.

Work Schedule & Flexibility:

This position offers a flexible schedule with an anticipated range of 10-20 hours per week. The exact hours may vary based on work volume. We are open to working with the selected candidate to establish a schedule that balances core working hours with the potential for fluctuating hours to meet business and personal needs. This flexibility makes it a great opportunity for those seeking a dynamic and adaptable work environment.

Benefits:

Employee Assistance program

Wellness program

401k with match

Profit Sharing program

Perks:

Flexible work arrangement with autonomy and trust

Caring leadership

Bi-annual massage

Tuition/educational assistance for under-grad degrees

Professional development book clubs and cultural awareness & appreciation conversations

Regular training events

Peer Recognition & Reward program

Employee referral bonus

Business referral bonus

Monthly all-team meetings and team events

Community service

DEI and culture initiatives & teams

Discounts on Stoller wine

To learn more about the workplace culture at XeniumHR, view our video: