Employee Relations Specialist

Trusted Doctors, LLC

Employee Relations Specialist serving as trusted HR partner in pediatric healthcare organization. Fostering positive employee relations and supporting a compliant, high performing workplace.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMaryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, including performance issues, workplace conflict, policy interpretation, and allegations of misconduct.
Manage employee relations cases from intake through resolution, ensuring thorough documentation and timely follow up.
Conduct fair, impartial, and confidential workplace investigations in alignment with organizational policies and employment laws.
Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership based on investigation findings.
Coach leaders on performance management, corrective action, attendance management, and terminations to ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance.
Partner with managers to address employee engagement, morale, and retention challenges.
Support employees through difficult transitions, including leaves, accommodations, and workplace reintegration when appropriate.
Interpret, apply, and support enforcement of HR policies, procedures, and standards of behavior.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including those specific to healthcare settings (e.g., licensure, mandatory reporting, patient safety considerations).
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Clinical Leadership as needed on sensitive or high risk matters.
Develop and deliver training for leaders and employees on employee relations topics such as respectful workplace, managing performance, and effective documentation.
Identify trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive strategies to reduce risk and improve workplace culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5 + years of progressive experience in employee relations, human resources, or a related discipline.
Experience in healthcare, pediatric, or highly regulated environments strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and employee relations best practices.
Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to remain objective, professional, and compassionate in emotionally charged situations.
Strong written communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Strong experience working in a collaborative environment, while being self-motivated.
Proven experience of being solutions focused and process oriented.
Certifications (Preferred, but not required) PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP, or SHRM SCP.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Remote work arrangements
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsworkplace investigationsperformance managementcorrective actionattendance managementdocumentationHR policiesemployment lawsconfidentialityrisk management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillslistening skillsconflict resolutionobjectivityprofessionalismcompassionwritten communicationtime managementcollaborationsolutions focused

Certifications

PHRSPHRSHRM CPSHRM SCP