Employee Relations Specialist

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist supports a diverse workforce, including clinical, administrative, and union-represented staff, in a dynamic, 24/7 healthcare environment. The role is responsible for supporting a positive, equitable, and legally compliant workplace environment across assigned departments within Temple Health. This role advises managers and employees on performance management, conduct, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters. The Employee Relations Specialist conducts prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations; analyzes findings; and recommends appropriate corrective or disciplinary action consistent with organizational standards and applicable employment laws. This position partners closely with operational leadership to resolve employee concerns, ensure consistent application of policies, mitigate organizational risk, and promote fair and respectful employment practices within a complex healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years progressive experience in a related Human Resources role
• 2 years experience in conducting workplace investigations

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Human Resources (PHR) certification
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification

Responsibilities

• Supporting a positive, equitable, and legally compliant workplace environment across assigned departments within Temple Health.
• Advising managers and employees on performance management, conduct, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.
• Conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations.
• Analyzing investigation findings and recommending appropriate corrective or disciplinary action consistent with organizational standards and applicable employment laws.
• Partnering closely with operational leadership to resolve employee concerns, ensure consistent application of policies, mitigate organizational risk, and promote fair and respectful employment practices.

What This Job Offers

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