Employee Relations Consultant

Inova Health System; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health System, a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia, seeks an Employee Relations Consultant to lead high-stakes investigations and advise the Senior Leadership Team on complex matters. The role collaborates with Legal and Compliance to ensure compliant resolutions and drives training initiatives across HR.

The position supports HR Operations in managing anonymous hotline complaints, partnering with HRBPs and compliance teams to ensure thorough, timely processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee relations.
• Experience investigating complex cases such as harassment, discrimination, and fraud.
• Experience advising senior leadership on employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Investigates highly sensitive team member relations issues, including harassment, discrimination, fraud, and other escalated matters.
• Makes and manages anonymous complaints received through the hotline and conducts follow-up investigations.
• Collaborates with Legal and Compliance to ensure proper handling of investigations and documentation.
• Provides guidance to the Senior Leadership Team (VPs and above) on team member relations issues.
• Develops partnerships with HR, Legal, and Compliance to ensure consistent practices and legal compliance.
• Assists in developing and delivering training on team member relations, compliance, and workplace conduct.
• Manages special projects from HR senior leadership and ensures timely completion.

Skills

Investigation skills

Policy compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The Employee Relations Consultant is deployed via the HR Operations team to manage and investigate highly sensitive Employee Relations issues, including but not limited to cases of sexual harassment, discrimination, and fraudulent behavior. Serves as the primary investigator on any matter involving any member of the Senior Leadership Team which includes all Vice Presidents and above. Manages all anonymous complaints received through the Team Member Hotline, collaborating closely with the Human Resources Business Partners and the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure thorough investigations and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
Job Responsibilities:

• Investigates highly sensitive team member relations issues, including sexual harassment, discrimination, fraudulent behavior, and other escalated matters, ensuring a prompt, thorough, and objective process.
• Manages anonymous complaints and inquiries received through the hotline, conducting follow-up investigations and partnering with appropriate internal resources.
• Collaborates closely with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure proper handling of investigations, documentation, and resolution in line with company policies and applicable laws.
• Provides guidance and support to the Senior Leadership Team (VPs and above) on team member relations issues, helping to mediate and resolve disputes where needed.
• Develops and maintains strong partnerships with HR leaders, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure consistent application of team member relations practices and legal compliance.
• Assists in the development and delivery of training programs related to team member relations, compliance, and workplace conduct.
• Manages special projects and assignments from HR senior leadership as needed, ensuring timely completion and reporting.
• Experience - 5+ years of experience in employee relations, including experience investigating complex cases such as harassment, discrimination, and fraud
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience handling employee relations investigations in healthcare or other highly regulated environment
• Experience in a HR Centers of Excellence structure within a large organization

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 690800
• Job Category Human Resources
• Posting Date 10/01/2026, 04:00 AM
• Locations Inova 8095 - Fairfax East (Hybrid)