Employee Relations & Investigations Partner

careers-samaritanvillage; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

25 days paid time off

Employer-matched retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to partner with management and staff, ensuring fair policy application and handling workplace concerns with discretion.

You will conduct investigations into misconduct, advise managers on discipline, and develop policies while maintaining confidentiality. This full-time role requires travel between sites and a commitment to healthcare and nonprofit values in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on employee relations and investigations.
• Experience in healthcare, human services, or nonprofit sectors preferred.
• Strong employment-law knowledge and investigative practices.
• Confidentiality and stakeholder communication across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee concerns and workplace complaints
• Advise and coach managers on policies, performance issues, discipline, and separations
• Facilitate conflict resolution, mediation, and employee engagement initiatives
• Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into misconduct, harassment, and policy violations
• Analyze evidence, document findings, and determine consistent corrective actions
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
• Develop, update, and communicate workplace policies while protecting confidentiality
• Design and deliver leadership training on performance management, legal compliance, and workplace conduct
• Maintain complete records, track employee relations trends, and report key HR metrics to leadership

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation techniques

Policy interpretation

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR)

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to partner with management and staff, ensuring fair policy application and handling workplace concerns with discretion.

You will conduct investigations into misconduct, advise managers on discipline, and develop policies while maintaining confidentiality. This full-time role requires travel between sites and a commitment to healthcare and nonprofit values in New York.