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MedStar Health · 1 month ago

Employee Relations Specialist

Nottingham, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $136K/yr

3+ years exp

MedStar Health is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist who serves as a trusted advisor in fostering a positive workplace culture. This role is pivotal in addressing employee relations matters, managing programs, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.

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Responsibilities

Provide Employee Relations support thought partnership and coaching for all associates and leaders in the organization

Provides interpretation explanation and clarification of employee relations policies and procedures and key federal and state regulations labor and employment law compliance

Exhibits a strong risk and control mindset by promptly escalating issues proactively addressing decisions and making practical balanced choices that weigh benefits against risks while ensuring full compliance

Provides guidance on documentation to address performance/behavior concerns and supports leaders with delivery and monitoring

Provides guidance on conflict resolution and facilitates dialogue on associate/employer issues

Gains appropriate approvals for all terminations ensures employment related decisions follow state and federal regulations protecting the rights of the employees and the legal position of the organization; escalates to ER leadership as needed

Maintains a sensitive caseload of investigations as assigned. Conducts timely and through investigations interviews with associates that have filed a complaint respondents as well as named witnesses and make objective recommendations based on findings

Stay informed of federal state and local labor employment and wage and hour laws as well as legal requirements for day-to-day associate management to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance

Actively contribute as a key member of the broader HR community leading by example with integrity respect and high ethical standards fostering trust and building personal credibility

Qualification

Employee relations expertiseWorkplace investigationsLabor law complianceCoaching skillsConflict resolutionInfluencing skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationStrategic thinkingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree Human Resources Business or a related field required

3-4 years resolving employee relations issues conducting workplace investigations and resolving conflicts required

In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements regarding employee relations and federal state and local employment law

Demonstrates strong influencing skills to drive desired business outcomes particularly in situations with unclear ownership or shared accountability

Possesses the ability to coach and offer meaningful insights while maintaining an open mind and avoiding rushed judgments

Capable of working independently with minimal guidance navigating ambiguity and overcoming internal and external obstacles to achieve effective resolutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills