Employee Relations Specialist

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description


Position Summary

SB Administrative Services, LLC, which provides administrative support services to Stony Brook Community Medical, P.C. and Meeting House Lane Medical Practice, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Employee Relations Specialist. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, this position serves as a key resource for fostering positive employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, and supporting a respectful, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.

The Employee Relations Specialist will partner with leaders and employees across the organization to address workplace concerns, conduct investigations, provide guidance on employment-related matters, and support employee engagement and retention initiatives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management regarding employee relations issues, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace issues.
• Prepare investigation reports, maintain documentation, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with managers and department leaders to resolve employee concerns and promote effective conflict resolution.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on performance management, employee conduct, disciplinary actions, and workplace best practices.
• Support the administration of progressive discipline processes, performance improvement plans, and employee separations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, NYS labor laws, and related requirements.
• Monitor workplace trends and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
• Assist in developing and delivering training programs related to workplace conduct, harassment prevention, respectful workplace practices, and employee relations.
• Partner with HR leadership on policy development, review, and implementation.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and analyses related to employee relations activities and trends.
• Participate in special HR projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Category
Business Support

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Location
SB Administrative Services, LLC

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Labor Relations, or a related field required.
• Experience

• Minimum of two (2) to four(4) years of progressive Human Resources experience, with significant emphasis on employee relations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters required.
• Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct objective investigations and manage sensitive situations effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to establish credibility and maintain productive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Shift
Days

Tags
Full time, Monday-Friday

Salary Range
72K- 82,651K

Position
Employee Relations Specialist

Open Date
6/15/2026


This position is currently accepting applications.