Employee Relations Specialist (Human Resources)

NYU Langone Health • Binghamton, NY

22h • $34 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Join UHS as an Employee Relations Specialist in Binghamton, NY, where you’ll lead workplace investigations, coach leaders, support Just Culture, and strengthen employee engagement across a dynamic healthcare system. At UHS, people are at the core of healthcare—and that includes our employees. In this role, you’ll help build a positive, equitable workplace by resolving employee concerns, guiding leaders through challenging situations, and ensuring consistent, compliant HR practices. As a hands‑on, relationship‑driven Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll collaborate with employees, managers, HR Business Partners, and HR Centers of Expertise to promote a culture of trust, accountability, and high reliability. Local travel across sites keeps you connected to teams and allows you to provide responsive, on‑site support where it matters most.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or related field
• Three (3) or more years of relevant employee relations-focused HR experience conducting workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and engaging with leadership and employees.
• Working knowledge of applicable NYS and Federal legislation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5 or more years of HR/ Employee relations experience
• HRCI Certified: Professional Human Resources (PHR) Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) SHRM Certified: Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into workplace concerns, including misconduct, harassment, and policy violations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers on employee relations matters, offering coaching and guidance.
• Promote a positive employee relations culture aligned with Just Culture principles.
• Interpret and develop HR policies to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Support compliance activities and represent UHS in legal and administrative proceedings as needed.
• Act as an advocate for employees, providing conflict resolution and guidance.
• Collaborate across HR functions to support organizational changes and workforce strategies.
• Deliver training and facilitate communication on respectful workplace, compliance, and performance management.
• Analyze employee relations data and trends to develop proactive strategies and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate in an on-site environment.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.

What This Job Offers

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