Part-time Employee Relations Specialist

The Part-time Employee Relations Specialist (24-28/hrs. per week) plays a critical role in fostering a fair, respectful, and productive workplace. This position is responsible for conducting internal investigations, managing accommodation requests, resolving employee relations issues, and applying company policies and employment laws in a fair and consistent way. The specialist will collaborate closely with People Partners, Legal & Compliance, and other stakeholders to address complex employee concerns and foster a culture of accountability and trust while mitigating employment risks.  This role could be based in our Nashville, TN office on a hybrid basis.

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Conduct thorough, timely, and objective internal investigations into employee complaints and concerns, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Partner with People Partners, Compliance, and Legal to assess risk, determine findings, and develop action plans.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential documentation of all case activity and resolution steps.
• Analyze trends in employee relations issues and recommend proactive solutions to mitigate recurring concerns.
• Provide expert guidance to managers and People Partners on complex employee relations matters.

Training & Policy Management

• Lead and manage the organization’s mandatory harassment prevention training programs, ensuring 100% compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to update and deploy training content as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on employee relations and performance-related policies.
• Manage annual handbook review and certification

ADA Management & Compliance

• Coordinate the interactive process for employee accommodations requests in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
• Liaise with employees, managers, and medical providers to ensure timely and appropriate accommodations are made.
• Track and monitor accommodations and provide status updates to relevant internal stakeholders.

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in employee relations, HR, or a compliance-focused role.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting investigations and handling conducting employee matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, EEO).
• Excellent judgement with ability to balance risk mitigation and business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment.

This is an hourly position, and the compensation reflected below is the hourly rate range. 

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