Employee Relations Specialist

Grand River Health Main Campus•Rifle, CO

21d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Employee Relations Specialist, FT, Days. At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. As an Employee Relations Specialist, you'll partner closely with HR leadership and organizational leaders to foster a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace. You'll provide expert guidance on employee relations, leadership development, and HR initiatives while helping strengthen organizational culture and the overall employee experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred with 5+ years of Human Resources experience, including experience supporting employee relations and leadership.
Strong working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, federal and state employment laws, HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality, and provide outstanding customer service.
Proven ability to analyze information, prepare reports, manage multiple priorities, solve complex workplace issues, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to become proficient within six months in UKG, HealthStream, Leadership Versatility Index (LVI), Hireology, Meditech, and other required organizational software while maintaining a professional, collaborative presence.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by coaching on employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, managing corrective action processes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
Develop and support HR programs, policies, training, and leadership development initiatives, including facilitating Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) 360-degree assessments and promoting employee engagement through stay and exit interviews.
Research employment law, HR best practices, and organizational development trends to recommend improvements that enhance employee experience, workplace culture, and HR processes.
Partner with leaders, Compliance, and legal counsel as needed to resolve complex workplace concerns, respond to unemployment claims, and ensure fair, consistent resolution of employee issues.
Support day-to-day HR operations by maintaining student placement programs, assisting with special projects, reporting, policy administration, employee records, and serving as a collaborative member of the Human Resources team.
Other duties as assigned.