Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations SpecialistPrinceton Medical Group, P.A. We are a private medical practice with over 30 providers and 8 medical specialties. Our mission has always been to deliver excellent medical care with compassion.Responsibilities:Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, offering guidance and solutions to employees and managers under the direction of HR leadership.Alongside the Director of Human Resources, provide coaching to leaders on employee performance and conflict management.Conduct unbiased investigations into complaints.Document investigations, maintain confidentiality, and ensure findings and recommendations are sound and legally compliant.Facilitate conflict resolution discussions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and employee handbooks consistently.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA).Guide managers through performance improvement plans (PIPs), disciplinary actions, and documentation best practices.Support training and development functions for employees.Take lead on employee engagement initiativesFill in to support the other HR functions (recruitment, benefits, etc.) as needed.Requirements:Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, Master's Degree preferredStrong practical knowledge, understanding, and experience in the application of Federal and State HR laws; PHR certification highly preferred.2-3 years' experience in employee relations including conducting investigations, employee discipline sessions, and employee performance reviews.Experience partnering with managers and company leaders on employee relations issues.Exceptional communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to conduct fair, thorough, and confidential investigations.Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.Benefits:Single medical and dental insuranceThree weeks' vacation time40 hours of paid sick leave401k and profit-sharing planLife insuranceLong Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramSchedule:Monday to Friday, roughly 8:30am-5pmOvertime as requiredJob Locations:Princeton, NJ will be the primary work site. Regular visits to the Plainsboro and Monroe offices will also be required.This role is 100% on site.Pre-employment drug screen is requiredPre-employment professional reference check is requiredPMG is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.