Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to support the centralized Employee Relations function by leading investigations, advising managers, and ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant handling of employee issues across our multi- state operations. Reporting to the Director, this role is a key driver of case management discipline, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (JD or advanced degree a plus).
• 5+ years of HR/ER experience with a focus on investigations and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct fair, thorough, and defensible investigations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior

Nice To Haves

• Experience with case management systems or ER tracking tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, timely, and legally sound investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Partner with HR leaders, managers, and the Sr. Director of Employee Relations to resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Ensure consistent documentation and case management practices across all locations.
• Coach managers on performance management, corrective actions, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Support the rollout and adoption of ER processes, templates, and case management tools.
• Identify trends from case data and escalate systemic issues or risks to leadership.

Benefits

• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Matching Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off / Flex Time Off
• Birthday Day Off
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees