Employee Relations Specialist

Endeavor Health • Skokie, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as Endeavor Health’s center of expertise for Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures. In partnership with Business HR, the specialist supports consistent application of corporate policies, advocates for employees, and advises managers on complex employee relations matters. This includes policy interpretation, corrective action guidance, investigations, and positive employee relations strategies.

The position is based in Warrenville and Skokie, Illinois, and requires travel between Endeavor entities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The specialist also supports management training, employment-related hearings, and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 3 years of HR generalist and/or employee relations experience.
• In-depth, current knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to employment policies and practices.
• Ability to advise and assist managers in resolving personnel and labor issues with creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to prepare and present written materials, including investigation reports, employee resolution process responses, and position statements.
• PC proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and other proprietary systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle public contact with discretion, tact, and courtesy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, work independently, and make sound, defensible decisions.
• Ability to travel between Endeavor entities.

Nice To Haves

• HR generalist or employee relations experience in a healthcare setting.
• Labor relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate internal and external complaints or charges involving Endeavor policies and employment laws, and prepare appropriate responses.
• Review corrective actions and requests for suspensions or terminations for compliance with Endeavor policies and procedures.
• Gather and organize documentation for information requests and assist with hearings as needed.
• Provide investigatory support to the Director in complex employee relations matters and the employee resolution process.
• Assist the Director and outside legal counsel in preparing for unemployment and government agency hearings.
• Advise managers on complex employee relations matters, policy interpretation and application, wage and hour compliance, FMLA, harassment, leave of absence policies, and union avoidance strategies.
• Partner with the Director to prepare and present management training on employment practices, policy and procedure changes, and in-service education.
• Ensure consistent practice and administration of policies and procedures.
• Represent Human Resources on Endeavor committees as assigned.
• Participate in organizational initiatives as assigned by the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program.
• Savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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