Employee Relations Specialist — Investigations & Training

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to investigate complaints, advise managers, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. The role includes training on anti-harassment and discrimination, collaboration with campus administrators, and documenting findings for formal action.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 3–5 years of ER experience, with strong communication and investigative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Human Resources, or Business Administration, or related field.
• Three–five years conducting investigations or handling employee relations matters.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop an investigation plan for each HR complaint and/or grievance; Contact involved parties and provide them with information about the investigation process; Interview complainants and respondents; Identify and interview witnesses; Gather and secure relevant documentation; Identify other information that would be helpful to the case adjudicator and the appeal officer.
• Communicate, consult regularly and provide updates to Director of ER and other staff members, as appropriate.
• Provide detailed, unbiased and comprehensive reports to the Director of ER and the appeal officer; Maintain accurate and thorough records and notes of investigatory process that describe evidence and proposed sanctions related to confirmed violations.
• Guide and counsel supervisors on proper management of employee complaints and grievances that involve inter-personal issues.
• Present information to educate students, faculty and staff on the University’s policies and procedures on anti-harassment and discrimination. Train constituents on services available related to prevention and intervention of misconduct. Deliver other training as needed.

Skills

HR/ER best practices

Regulations compliance

Record keeping

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in HR/Business

Job description

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to investigate complaints, advise managers, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. The role includes training on anti-harassment and discrimination, collaboration with campus administrators, and documenting findings for formal action.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 3–5 years of ER experience, with strong communication and investigative skills.