Employee Relations Specialist

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital seeks an HR professional to coach, counsel, and advise Managers/Unit Directors on performance issues, including terminations and Title VII investigations, while applying policies and procedures and performing general HR functions.

Require a Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Management, plus at least two years in HR, preferably employee relations; strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with employees and managers on sensitive issues.
• Oral presentation skills are required.
• Must set priorities, coordinate and organize multiple tasks, and maintain workflow.
• Proficient in routine mathematical computations and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, counseling, and advising Managers/Unit Directors on performance issues, including terminations and Title VII investigations, and applying HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Oral presentation

Prioritization

Organization

Independent judgment

Reading/writing comprehension

Education

Bachelor degree in HR or Business Management

Tools

PC proficiency

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email

Job description

This position provides support by coaching, counseling, and advising Managers/Unit Directors on all performance issues; to include: terminations, conducting Title VII investigations, effectively applying policy and procedures and performing other general Human Resources functions.

Education

Require Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Human Resources or Business Management.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years experience in Human Resources, preferably in employee relations.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and managers regarding sensitive and often complicated issues. Oral presentation skills required. Must be able to set priorities, coordinate and organize multiple tasks and maintain control of work flow. Must be proficient in routine mathematical computations and analyses. The ability to read, comprehend and prepare moderately complex written material, such as government regulations or policies and procedures is required. Must be able to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment. Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet software and e-mail.

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al