Employee Relations Specialist

Princeton Medical Group•Princeton, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Princeton Medical Group, P.A. is a private medical practice with over 30 providers and 8 medical specialties. Its mission is to deliver excellent medical care with compassion. The Employee Relations Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, providing guidance and solutions to employees and managers under the direction of HR leadership. The position works alongside the Director of Human Resources to coach leaders on employee performance and conflict management, conduct investigations, facilitate conflict resolution, and support consistent application of company policies and employment laws. The role is based primarily at the Princeton, New Jersey work site, with regular visits to the Plainsboro and Monroe offices. It is 100% onsite and follows a Monday-to-Friday schedule of approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with overtime as required. Pre-employment drug screening and a professional reference check are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Strong practical knowledge, understanding, and experience applying federal and state HR laws.
Two to three years of experience in employee relations, including conducting investigations, employee discipline sessions, and employee performance reviews.
Experience partnering with managers and company leaders on employee relations issues.
Exceptional communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct fair, thorough, and confidential investigations.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
Ability to work onsite in Princeton, with regular visits to the Plainsboro and Monroe offices.
Pre-employment drug screening and professional reference check are required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
PHR certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns and offer guidance and solutions to employees and managers under the direction of HR leadership.
Alongside the Director of Human Resources, coach leaders on employee performance and conflict management.
Conduct unbiased investigations into complaints; document investigations, maintain confidentiality, and ensure findings and recommendations are sound and legally compliant.
Facilitate conflict resolution discussions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and employee handbooks consistently.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and FLSA.
Guide managers through performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and documentation best practices.
Support employee training and development functions.
Lead employee engagement initiatives.
Provide support to other HR functions, including recruitment and benefits, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.