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Kennedy Krieger Institute · 23 hours ago

Employee Relations Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$57K/yr - $99K/yr

2+ years exp

Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to manage and resolve employee relations issues through investigations and mediation. The role involves providing guidance on policies and employment law, supporting termination processes, and collaborating with various departments to enhance employee training initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Manage, document, and resolve employee relations matters by initiating fact finding and by conducting thorough, objective, and fair investigations as needed

Provide recommendations and assist departments to ensure well-drafted disciplinary documentation. Collaborate with department leadership, Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), and/or legal counsel as needed

Prepare required documentation and plan, coordinate, and represent the Institute during termination meetings

Prepare documentation and Kennedy Krieger witnesses in anticipation of unemployment hearings. Represent the Institute during unemployment hearings as needed

Interpret and advise supervisors and employees on the application of policies, procedures, and employment law

Lead workplace mediation between employees with a focus on resolving disputes swiftly and amicably

Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws and propose revisions/updates to existing practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and the Employee Handbook

Collaborate with the Human Resources Learning and Development team to support and drive employee training and development initiatives

Qualification

Employee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsMediation StrategiesHuman Resources ExperienceEmployment Law KnowledgeTraining SupportHealthcare ExperienceAcademic Setting ExperienceConflict ResolutionDocumentation Skills