Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Role:

The Employee Relations (ER) Specialist supports INIZIO's processes, policies, and strategy across ER. You will act as a liaison between legal and business matters. In this role, you will act as a risk mitigation arm of HR, supporting ER policy creation. Additionally, you will drive consistency across case outcomes and provide a system-wide approach and guidance. You will partner with important stakeholders to enhance employee experience with system-wide ER practices and to define the ER scope of services.

You will report to the Global Employee Relations Lead. This is a remote-working role (you are welcome to work from one of our office locations). Time zones are flexible, so long as business needs are met.

Responsibilities:

• Support the ER strategy and approach at a global, organization-wide level.
• Support the ER business process needed to run an equitable and clear ER process.
• Collaborate with HR Partners to develop strategies to respond to team member concerns and infuse ER into broader company practices.
• Support employee relations best practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify and address potential employee relations issues and develop preventive measures.
• Assist managers and supervisors in understanding and implementing procedures for managing their employees.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and comply with reporting requirements.
• Support administrative departments regarding inputting data, creating letters, scripts, transcribing meeting notes, creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Support meeting with management to better understand needs and concerns relating to requests they have submitted to the Employee Relations team.
• Conduct investigations.
• Support performance improvement processes and review performance improvement documents provided by management.

What You Bring To The Role:

• 3 years of experience supporting employee relations functions
• In-depth knowledge of human resources and employee relations principles, practices, and procedures in the US and UK.
• Experience using data to guide decision-making.
• Experience with performance management and employee relations processes.
• Experience promoting a vision and translating it into an executable strategy.
• Evidence of leading at a strategic level.
• Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Strong case management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Package And Benefits:

• 20 days PTO + 10 personal/sick days
• Company bonus plan
• Generous retirement plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Optical cover
• HSA (Health Savings Account)

About Inizio:

At Inizio, we're a global team driven by a shared purpose: to reimagine health. Formed in 2022 through the coming together of Ashfield and Huntsworth, we unite decades of experience with cutting-edge capabilities to deliver impactful solutions across the commercialization journey - from discovery to post-launch. Our global network of over 10,000 experts operates across 50 countries, supporting clients with strategic insight, medical excellence, creative engagement, and real-world delivery. We work with the world's leading health and life sciences businesses to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful outcomes for our clients and patients.

What sets Inizio apart is our people - and we believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. Here, you're encouraged to reimagine your possibilities: to grow, to be curious and to make real change happen. It's a place where your individuality is valued, your development is supported, and your ambition is celebrated. If you're ready to push boundaries and accelerate your career, Inizio is the best place to be.

Our Pledge:

At Inizio, we value inclusiveness, recognize the power of diversity and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability.

Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 USD

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.