Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist I

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health System in Owensboro, KY, seeks an HR Employee Relations professional responsible for developing and implementing organization-wide employee and labor relations policies, programs, and practices.

The role emphasizes resolving team member matters, advising on corrective actions, and leading complex investigations while aligning with Owensboro Health’s mission and core commitments.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires a strong understanding of the specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, resolves, or escalates team member related matters; escalates to manager as needed.
• Provides consultative services to HR professionals, management, and team members regarding policies and procedures.
• Guides management in fact-finding into policy violation allegations.
• Advises on corrective actions, including suspensions and involuntary terminations.
• Administers programs related to positive employee relations and exit interviews.
• Manages complex personnel investigations.
• Delivers presentations, trainings, or orientation on employee relations topics.
• Interprets labor laws as they relate to employee relations.
• Administers state unemployment insurance processes.
• Supports HR development and employee engagement activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Specialized HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Owensboro Health System in Owensboro, KY, seeks an HR Employee Relations professional responsible for developing and implementing organization-wide employee and labor relations policies, programs, and practices.

The role emphasizes resolving team member matters, advising on corrective actions, and leading complex investigations while aligning with Owensboro Health’s mission and core commitments.