Employee Relations Specialist – Human Resources

MCW

Employee Relations Specialist providing support in employee relations within Human Resources at MCW. Collaborating with HR Advisors to enhance employee engagement and mitigate risk.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, including case management, compliance with HR policies, and effective communication. Proficient in data management and analysis, with a strong focus on organizational development and employee engagement.

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Employee Relations SupportData Entry And AnalysisCompliance MonitoringInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProject ManagementHR Policy InterpretationInvestigation Of EEOC ClaimsWorkday Integration SystemMS OfficeDocumentationPerformance ManagementOnboardingOffboarding

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsTitle IX AdministrationADA AccommodationImmigration SupportGrievance ManagementPerformance ManagementFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal LawsHuman Resources Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides support to the Employee Relations, Office of Equal Access and Organizational Development teams and their client groups with tasks such as coordination, filing, project management, data entry and analysis, processing in Workday Integration System, processing unemployment claims, immigration support and administrative duties
Assists to promote employee relations initiatives
Manages inbound employee relations inquiries, provides thorough documentation, and captures accurate, comprehensive notes to support case resolution.
Performs investigation of performance and corrective action-related concerns, EEOC claims, participates in Title IX administration and other organization charges/complaints
Coordinates and monitors activities to ensure compliance of programs with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines as well as conforming to human resources management policies and procedures
Responds to requests for information on HR policy interpretation from employees
Research and compose high level correspondence, reports, and presentations
Maintain and audit employees’ relations and other trackers including but not limited to ADA accommodation, immigration sponsorship, grievance, reduction in force, performance management and remote work requests
Support onboarding and offboarding activities for employees; assists with quarterly and annual report compilation
Partner with the Manager and Organizational Development to collect and analyze departmental needs to identify opportunities that enhance talent development, employee engagement and teambuilding
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Required Experience: 1 year
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential and private information in a secure and trustworthy manner.
Considerable working knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets and database (MS Office).
Ability to interact with all levels of management and employees across multiple departments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organizational and time management skills; must be detail-oriented, effectively manages workflow.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.