Job Title: Employee Relations SpecialistJob Description An Employee Relations Specialist manages the employee-employer relationship by investigating workplace issues, resolving conflicts, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting a positive culture through training and policy guidance. This role acts as a liaison between staff and management to handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and complex HR matters while upholding fair treatment and engagement. Responsibilities + Investigate misconduct, complaints, and grievances; mediate disputes between employees or management and staff; advise on disciplinary actions. + Develop, implement, and interpret HR policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct; ensure adherence to employment laws and agreements such as union contracts. + Train managers and employees on policies, ethics, conflict resolution, and diversity/inclusion. + Act as a resource for employees and supervisors on sensitive issues, performance management, and legal compliance. + Design and implement programs to foster an inclusive, equitable, and positive work environment. + Prepare reports on investigations, disciplinary actions, and other ER activities. Essential Skills + 10 years of experience in Employee Relations. + Strong knowledge of employment law, including US Labor Law and California Labor Laws. + Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. + High degree of empathy, discretion, and problem-solving ability. + Experience in HR, ideally with a focus on employee relations. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Law Degree preferred. Work Environment Work with a highly respected biotech company where the focus is specifically on the quality of the employee-employer relationship, fostering engagement, and resolving complex interpersonal or policy-related issues. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Rafael, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $110.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.