Senior Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Overview

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist provides advanced support by conducting complex investigations, ensuring consistent application of City policies, and serving as a subject‑matter expert to departments and leadership. The role leads the review, revision, and development of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance, operational clarity, and alignment with best practices. As a lead within the Employee Relations Division, this position offers guidance, quality control, and technical expertise to Employee Relations Specialists and reports directly to the Employee Relations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides backup support to the Employee Relations Manager by assuming leadership of the division when needed, including oversight of investigations, review of disciplinary actions, guidance to Employee Relations Specialists, and ensuring compliance with City policies and employment laws

• Conducts complex, high risk, and confidential investigations involving misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace violence, and policy violations

• Prepares clear investigative reports and evidence-based recommendations aligned with City policy and legal standards and advises supervisors on corrective action and disciplinary processes

• Serves as a technical resource to Employee Relations Specialists by providing guidance and quality review, and coordinates with Legal, Civil Service, and department leadership on high-risk cases and hearings

• Leads the review, development, and revision of HR policies to ensure accuracy, clarity, and legal compliance; monitors legislative changes with Legal, research best practices, drafts updated policy language, maintains documentation control, and provides training and guidance on policy interpretation and implementation

• Supports the City's response to TWC and EEO matters by ensuring consistent, defensible practices; identifying trends and risk areas; recommending proactive solutions; and preparing required documentation for hearings, appeals, and legal reviews to ensure accurate and compliant case management

• Serves as the primary liaison to the Civil Service Board, coordinating meetings, preparing required documentation, ensuring compliance with civil service rules, and supporting employee appeals, grievances, and Civil Service hearings

• Handles complaint intake, gathers and evaluates information, interviews involved parties, and assesses potential policy or legal concerns

• Ensures a confidential, consistent process, coordinates with supervisors and Legal on high ‑ risk matters, and provides clear, defensible findings and recommendations

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Four (4) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: February 13, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

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