Employee Relations Partner

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Employee Relations Partner is a senior-level individual contributor and trusted strategic advisor to Peachtree Orthopedics leadership. The role provides expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, policy interpretation, and employment practices. It promotes a respectful, accountable, and high-performing workplace through fair and consistent practices, identification of emerging workforce concerns, and organizational risk mitigation. The position partners across Human Resources, Operations, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, and Organizational Development to strengthen employee experience and organizational effectiveness. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work is primarily performed in professional office and healthcare settings, with occasional travel between clinic locations potentially required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least three years of direct employee relations experience.
Demonstrated success conducting complex workplace investigations, advising senior leaders, and resolving sensitive employee relations matters.
Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations best practices, policy administration, and risk mitigation.
Excellent judgment, discretion, written documentation, analytical thinking, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Nice To Haves

Seven or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Healthcare or multisite experience.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Advise department heads and operational leaders on sensitive employee concerns, workplace conflict, corrective action, performance improvement, and separations.
Independently lead prompt, impartial, and confidential investigations involving misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations; document findings and recommend appropriate resolutions.
Partner with Human Resources leadership, Compliance, and legal counsel, as appropriate, to assess high-risk matters, ensure consistent decision-making, and reduce organizational exposure.
Coach leaders on employee conversations, performance documentation, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and equitable application of policies.
Interpret and support compliance with employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEO requirements; support related accommodations, leave, workers’ compensation, and unemployment matters.
Review and enhance HR policies, employee relations procedures, documentation standards, and leader training to promote consistency across locations.
Analyze employee relations case activity, investigation patterns, and workforce trends; provide actionable insights and preventive recommendations to HR leadership.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on relevant hiring and onboarding activities and with Organizational Development on engagement, change management, leadership development, and process improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate, confidential case records, HR metrics, and employee documentation using ADP Workforce Now and other approved systems.
Support initiatives involving employee retention, recognition, workforce planning, and continuous improvement, and perform other related duties as assigned.