Employee Relations Specialist

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health System in Fairfax, VA is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support the Employee Relations Center of Excellence. You will review and resolve workplace concerns, conduct investigations, advise leaders, and ensure fair application of policies and employment practices.

You will partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to address sensitive matters, support leaders through complex situations, and contribute to a positive team member experience while mitigating

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to workplace concerns through the case management system with timely follow-up and documentation.
• Conduct investigations related to attendance, HIPAA/privacy, license/certification, safety, policy infractions, and workplace conduct.
• Gather and analyze information via interviews, document reviews, and fact-finding for objective case resolution.
• Maintain confidential case documentation per policy and law.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and stakeholders to support case management and resolution.
• Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations matters and corrective action.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Investigations

Policy interpretation

Employee relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

HR case management system

Job description

The Employee Relations Specialist plays an important role in supporting a respectful, accountable, and well-managed workplace. This position supports the Employee Relations Center of Excellence by reviewing and resolving workplace concerns, conducting investigations, advising leaders, and helping ensure policies and employment practices are applied consistently and fairly.

This role is ideal for someone who brings sound judgment, professionalism, and empathy to sensitive employee matters. The Specialist partners closely with Employee Relations Consultants, HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to address concerns thoughtfully, support leaders through complex situations, and contribute to a positive team member experience while helping mitigate organizational risk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond to workplace concerns received through the Employee Relations case management system, ensuring timely follow-up, clear documentation, and appropriate resolution.
• Conduct investigations related to attendance concerns, HIPAA/privacy violations, license and certification compliance issues, safety violations, policy infractions, and workplace conduct matters.
• Gather and analyze relevant information through interviews, document reviews, and fact-finding activities to support objective, thorough, and timely case resolution.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential case documentation in accordance with company policies, employment laws, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Collaborate with Employee Relations Consultants, HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to support effective case management and resolution.
• Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations matters, including policy interpretation and corrective action.

3 years of experience in Human Resources

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

2+ years of experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.

Experience advising leaders on employee relations matters, including policy interpretation and corrective action, within a healthcare or other regulated environment preferred.

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 688291
• Job Category Human Resources
• Locations Inova 8095 - Fairfax East
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)