HR Employee Relations Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

2d • $54,517 - $83,262 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our HR team to lead employee relations support, ensure compliance, and drive accurate Workday and Excel‑based HR operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of Human Resources experience in an Employee Relations Specialist, HR Generalist, or related HR role.
• Demonstrated competencies aligned with HR Specialist II – Employee Relations.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable HRIS.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation preferred).
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data management.
• Strong communication skills; able to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited guidelines.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Nice To Haves

• PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employee relations intakes and recommend appropriate actions consistent with Presbyterian policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements, Joint Commission standards, and other accrediting agencies.
• Perform or support investigations, prepare reports, and retrieve necessary documentation.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate informal and formal grievance procedures and manage all CDS unemployment hearings.
• Handle escalations from AskHR and specialized HR inquiries, referring to HR leadership when necessary.
• Review, process, route, and follow up on HRIS actions related to extended leaves, corrective actions, terminations, severance agreements, and other employee record updates.
• Utilize Workday and other HR information systems to process transactions, compile data, and analyze trends.
• Conduct file audits and ensure complete and accurate documentation for payroll and record‑keeping requirements.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to support HR operations.
• Deliver HR trainings as directed, including topics such as grievance processes, HR hot topics, file requirements, and license/certification verification.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HR Specialist functions and lead specialized processes as assigned.
• Provide backup support to other HR Specialists and assist with onboarding, mentoring, and supporting team members.
• Use independent judgment to evaluate issues, identify solutions, and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborate with Sr. Employee Relations Representatives, HR Business Partners, and HR leadership as needed.
• Travel to various PHS facilities to support assigned areas, specialty functions, and audits.

Benefits

• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

What This Job Offers

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