Employee Relations Specialist

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to support a diverse workforce in a dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities include advising on performance management, conducting workplace investigations, and resolving employee concerns. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and have 3 years of progressive HR experience, including 2 years in conducting investigations. The role promotes equitable and legally compliant practices across departments.

Qualifications

• 3 years progressive experience in a related Human Resources role.
• 2 years experience in conducting workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive workplace environment across assigned departments.
• Advise on performance management and employee relations matters.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Performance management

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The role supports a diverse workforce, including clinical, administrative, and union-represented staff, in a dynamic, 24/7 healthcare environment. The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting a positive, equitable, and legally compliant workplace environment across assigned departments within Temple Health. This role advises managers and employees on performance management, conduct, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters. The Employee Relations Specialist conducts prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations; analyzes findings; and recommends appropriate corrective or disciplinary action consistent with organizational standards and applicable employment laws. This position partners closely with operational leadership to resolve employee concerns, ensure consistent application of policies, mitigate organizational risk, and promote fair and respectful employment practices within a complex healthcare environment.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years progressive experience in a related Human Resources role (Required)
• 2 years experience in conducting workplace investigations (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Prof in Human Resources (Preferred) or
• Sr Prof in Human Resources (Preferred)