We seek a dynamic Interim Employee Relations Consultant to join a growing HR team for a 6+ month contract. In this role, you will support leadership in navigating employee relations (ER) issues, provide in-the-moment coaching to developing leaders, and help address sensitive performance management situations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-growth environment, assist with leadership development, mitigate ER issues, and contribute to reducing turnover.  

Worksite Location: Plymouth, MN –Onsite; ONLY Minnesota/Twin Cities based candidates will be considered. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, with a focus on mitigating risks and de-escalating conflicts. 
• Coach managers and develop leaders to handle sensitive performance management issues. 
• Assist with workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices. 
• Identify trends in employee relations and recommend proactive solutions to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement. 
• Help standardize processes around employee relations to improve consistency across the organization. 
• Collaborate with HR leaders to support leadership development initiatives. 
• Utilize Paylocity and Monday board to track and manage employee relations issues. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Proven experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations. 
• Ability to coach and develop leadership in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion. 
• Creative problem solver with a calm, compassionate leadership style. 
• Industry experience in property management, real estate, or construction is a plus. 
• Familiarity with HR technology platforms like Paylocity and Monday board. 

About Versique: 

At Versique, we believe people are more than a resume. People invent, propel, unearth, and build. They transform teams, markets, industries, and bottom lines. People do more than fill an open position. They open greater potential. We're here to help fill your human potential and build your human capacity. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of "versatile" and "unique", hinting at the concept of "search" in its pronunciation. 

In 2023, Versique made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing private companies in Minnesota. 

Additionally, for the past four years, Versique has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and awarded a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, which speaks to the incredible culture we've fostered. 

We believe people are the ultimate business advantage. Let's find your people together. And make the best possible. 

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors. 

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