Employee Relations Specialist

The Lisinski Law Firm•Dublin, OH

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in fostering a positive and compliant workplace environment. This position supports the HR team by managing employee relations issues, assisting with HR programs, and ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements. The role involves collaboration with leaders, employees, and HR Business Partners to resolve conflicts, improve engagement, and maintain organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
3-6+ years of HR experience with a focus on employee retention, compliance, and HR analytics.
Decision Quality – Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions on investigations, corrective actions, and ER outcomes
Collaborates – Partners effectively with HRBPs, leaders, legal/compliance stakeholders
Being Resilient – Maintains professionalism and steadiness during emotionally charged or high-risk situations
Plans and Aligns – Manages multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities effectively
Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear, appropriate guidance to leaders and employees across varying situations
Communicates clearly and effectively with employees and leaders; facilitates conflict resolution and difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.
Works collaboratively with HR Managers and leaders to provide guidance, recommendations, and aligned employee relations outcomes.
Applies knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, ADA accommodations, and corrective action practices to ensure compliance and minimize organizational risk.
Maintains accurate documentation and uses standard HR systems and Microsoft Office tools effectively
Flexibility to travel (domestic) to multi-site operations and work different shifts, per business need.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
Bilingual – English and Spanish highly preferred
bilingual capability preferred

Responsibilities

Supporting a positive workplace culture by managing employee relations issues, assisting with HR programs, and ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.
Conducting thorough, timely investigations into employee concerns and policy violations; evaluating findings, determining appropriate outcomes, and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with employment laws and company policy.
Providing guidance on conflict resolution and mediating disputes, counseling, corrective action and documentation process and employment terminations.
Assisting with new leader onboarding and orientation programs.
Supporting HR Managers with performance management, retention strategies, and reporting.
Coordinating ADA accommodations, LOA and participating in Workers’ Compensation hearings, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure compliant and timely resolution.
Identifying policy gaps and assisting in drafting and updating HR policies and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Managing background check adjudication and maintaining proper documentation.
Assisting in planning and facilitating employee trainings and leadership meetings.
Supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives through conflict strategy mediation.
Proactively identifying areas for improvement with the onboarding process, content localization, and tools to elevate effectiveness and efficiency.
Maintaining accurate metrics tracking for employee relations cases, performance trends, and retention data.
Preparing reports for leadership on ER trends, compliance, and workforce analytics.