Employee Relations Specialist

Specialty Dental Brands • Nashville, TN

8h

About The Position

At Specialty Dental Brands, we are building a best-in-class support organization that empowers our practices to deliver exceptional patient care. As we continue to grow across multiple states, we are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to serve as the centralized expert and owner of employee relations, investigations, and employment compliance.

This is a critical, high-impact role designed to bring consistency, clarity, and risk mitigation to how employee matters are handled across our organization.

Why This Role Matters

In a fast-paced, multi-site healthcare environment, employee relations and compliance cannot be inconsistent or decentralized.
With this role we provide structure, defensibility, and trust.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in employee relations, investigations, or employment compliance
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws
• Experience supporting hourly, multi-site workforces
• Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with a balance of compassion and directness

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare, DSO, or other regulated industry experience
• Experience working with legal counsel
• Familiarity with unemployment and wage & hour risk

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, managing cases from intake through resolution
• Lead and oversee investigations (harassment, misconduct, retaliation), ensuring thorough and defensible documentation
• Review and guide disciplinary actions and approve terminations to ensure consistency and compliance
• Identify and mitigate risk related to employee actions (wage & hour, retaliation, termination)
• Interpret and apply company policies across a multi-state environment
• Support ADA accommodations, unemployment processes, and partner with legal counsel as needed
• Maintain organized, audit-ready case documentation and support leaders with ER-related guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees