Employee Relations Specialist

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health KC is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support workplace fairness and legal accuracy across multiple units. This onsite role in Kansas City partners with the Employee Relations team and service line managers to provide compliant, thoughtful HR support.

You will coach leaders through complex situations, apply employment laws, and build trust with employees and HR partners while managing multiple client groups and deadlines across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, HR, Organizational Development, or related field.
• At least two years of HR experience with conflict resolution, employee relations, employment law, and facilitation, with concrete examples.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws including OSHA, EEO, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and support sound business decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and productive relationships.
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization to manage deadlines and multiple demands.
• Ability to support multiple business units across locations with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Consult with managers on employee relations matters, policies, and workplace concerns.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to service line leaders across multiple locations.
• Help leaders navigate employee concerns and resolve issues fairly and consistently.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to support compliant practices.
• Coach leaders at all levels to align decisions with corporate strategies and policies.
• Use conflict resolution, facilitation, and communication skills to address sensitive workplace situations.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders, employees, and HR partners to encourage collaboration.
• Manage multiple client groups, competing priorities, and time-sensitive matters.
• Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and identify appropriate solutions, including when to seek guidance.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Employment law

Facilitation

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, HR, Organizational Development, or related field

Job description

University Health KC is hiring an Employee Relations Specialist to help leaders handle workplace concerns with consistency, fairness, and legal accuracy. In this onsite role in Kansas City, you will partner closely with the Employee Relations team and service line managers to support respectful, compliant employment practices across multiple business units and locations. If you enjoy coaching through complex situations and using conflict resolution skills to drive positive outcomes, this position supports that impact every day.

What you’ll do

• Consult with managers on employee relations matters, employment policies and practices, and workplace concerns.
• Partner with Employee Relations colleagues to provide day-to-day HR support to service line leaders across multiple business units and locations.
• Help leaders navigate employee concerns and support fair, consistent, and effective issue resolution.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to support compliant employment practices.
• Coach leaders at all levels to support informed business decisions aligned with corporate strategies and policies.
• Use conflict resolution, facilitation, and communication skills to address sensitive workplace situations.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders, employees, and HR partners to encourage collaboration and positive outcomes.
• Manage multiple client groups, competing priorities, and time-sensitive matters while adapting to changing business needs.
• Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and identify appropriate solutions, including knowing when to seek additional guidance.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of HR experience or demonstrated relevant experience, including conflict resolution, employee relations, employment law, and facilitation, with specific examples of experience to share.
• Solid knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, including OSHA, EEO, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey information to employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and support sound business decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility, trust, and productive working relationships.
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing demands.
• Ability to support multiple business units across multiple locations with minimal guidance.

Preferred qualifications

• HR professional certification through HRCI or SHRM.
• Human Resources experience in a healthcare environment.
• Human Resources experience in a unionized environment.

Role details

• Location: Kansas City, MO (onsite)
• Sites: UH Lakewood Medical Center, University Health Truman Medical Center
• Department: Employee Relations
• Position type: Full time
• Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Mon-Fri (40 hours/week)

Make a difference through employee relations. Use your HR expertise to help leaders navigate challenging workplace situations, strengthen employee relationships, and support consistent, legally sound employment practices. Your ability to listen, advise, resolve conflict, and build trust will contribute to the organization and its workforce.