Employee Relations Specialist Sr.

Allina Health

10d • $41 - $57 • Hybrid

About The Position

Play a key role in supporting Allina Health through complex employee relations matters. You’ll provide expert guidance on analysis, reporting, resolution strategies, and retention initiatives—helping shape a positive and compliant workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related discipline
• 5 to 7 years of experience within Employee Relations or Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Serves as the point of contact for employee relations, conduct, and/or compliance concerns raised by employees or leaders and reported through the integrity line.
• Conducts initial interviews and gather information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns and inform appropriate Human Resources staff when additional investigation is required.
• Assesses the nature and severity of the complaint and either provide coaching resources or refer complex matters to appropriate team members.
• Coaches employees and leaders on performance and conduct related matters.
• Provides counsel and guidance to leadership and staff regarding employee relations issues.
• Ensures recommendations are in alignment with company policies and practices.
• Partners with Human Resources Business Partners on performance issues raised by leaders.
• Confers with Human Resources Business Partners to provide support and recommendation on how to manage situations.
• Reviews all performance documentation before it is delivered to ensure consistency and completeness.
• Logs cases in tracking system.
• Analyzes employee relations case trends and in partnership with Human Resources Business Partners, Law Department, and Labor Relations.
• Provides workplace-related recommendations/insights directly related to an investigation in accordance with company policy and practice.
• Participates in key employee relations projects and/or cross-functional team initiatives.
• Manages and updates Human Resources policies and processes.
• Builds strong partnerships with Human Resources Business Partner, Law Department, Labor Relations and other partners to foster trust and accountability.
• Reviews internal processes and make recommendations for improvements and drive solutions that support business objectives and goals.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to equal employment opportunity, labor relations, human resources, and stay current with evolving industry employee relations trends and challenges.
• Builds the skill and confidence of manager the effectively lead and address workplace issues with their employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior