HR Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an HR Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist for an established, for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality home healthcare services. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Niles, Illinois, offering the chance to join a collaborative HR team and make a meaningful impact on employee relations, workplace compliance, and organizational culture. POSITION OVERVIEW The HR Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist will play a key role in supporting employee relations, workplace investigations, and HR compliance while promoting a fair, respectful, and legally compliant work environment. This position works closely with employees, managers, and HR leadership to resolve workplace concerns, support performance management, and ensure consistent application of employment policies and regulations. The ideal candidate is a professional, emotionally intelligent HR specialist who demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, strong investigative skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. PERKS Competitive Compensation: Earn $25–$26 per hour, with potential flexibility for highly qualified candidates. Comprehensive Benefits: Access to medical and dental insurance following applicable eligibility waiting periods. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching of up to 3%. Paid Time Off: Approximately 10 days of PTO during the first year, with additional time earned based on tenure. Professional Growth: Join a supportive HR team with opportunities for professional development, performance reviews, and potential merit-based increases. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage employee relations matters involving workplace complaints, performance concerns, attendance, conduct, conflict resolution, and policy violations. Conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations, including employee interviews, evidence review, documentation, and preparation of investigation findings. Partner with managers and HR leadership on performance management, employee coaching, corrective actions, disciplinary documentation, and employee separations. Support compliance with federal, Illinois, and applicable state employment laws, including HR audits, unemployment matters, agency inquiries, and employment-related documentation. Identify and elevate potential employee relations and compliance risks while maintaining accurate, confidential employee records and investigation files. Collaborate with HR leadership and team members to strengthen policies, procedures, training, and compliance initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated HR experience with a strong background in employee relations, workplace investigations, and resolving sensitive employee concerns. Working knowledge of employment and labor laws, HR compliance practices, confidentiality requirements, and appropriate escalation procedures. Strong investigative, analytical, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain objective and professional in challenging situations. Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with exceptional attention to detail. High emotional intelligence, integrity, discretion, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR leadership; healthcare and multi-state HR experience are welcome but not required. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers an hourly compensation range of $25–$26 per hour, with potential flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates, subject to approval. The position follows a Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and requires working onsite in Niles, Illinois. Benefits include medical and dental coverage following applicable waiting periods, a 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer matching, and approximately 10 days of PTO during the first year, increasing with tenure. Employees receive an initial performance review after 90 days, followed by annual reviews with potential performance-based compensation increases. The organization is seeking someone who can begin as soon as possible. ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scion Staffing