Employee Relations Specialist

WebMD; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A leading health information service provider is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support about 2000 employees in New Jersey. This role involves advising on HR policies, managing employee relations issues, and maintaining compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate has significant HR leadership experience and a Bachelor's degree. Competitive compensation starts at $90k depending on experience, and benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist and/or employee relations leadership experience.
• Experience managing HR generalists and employee relations specialists.
• Support for majority Exempt (non-hourly) population.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Business Partners on performance management and employee relations.
• Advise on complex employee relations issues including investigations.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and review HR policies.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations leadership

Complex issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Employee Relations Specialist - Human Resources

This role will support about 2000 employees in the US and advise HR generalists on employee relations, performance management, and employee policy development & interpretation. As HR strives to play a more strategic role, you will help in transforming HR through centralization and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to HR Business Partners on performance management, employee relations, corrective action, RIFs, immigration, and policy interpretation
• Advises on complex employee relations issues, including investigations
• Assists managers and HR generalists in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance management and corrective action
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Legal Department as needed.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Develops safety-related policies, including COVID-19 practices, and advises HR Business Partners on their implementation
• Manages and tracks medical and workplace accommodations
• Facilitates workers’ compensation cases in conjunction with the Benefits Department
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law
• Revises employee policies and publishes updates to the employee intranet
• Assists in facilitating learning and development training
• Promotes and advises on team development strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Must have minimum 5 years of HR generalist and/or employee relations leadership experience in multi-location organizations
• Must have minimum 5 years managing and/or advising HR generalists and/or employee relations specialists
• Must have supported a majority Exempt (non-hourly) population
• Significant experience resolving complex employee relations issues

Compensation: starts at 90k and up depending on experience

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet