Employee Relations Strategist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Maryland; On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Maryland seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to advise leaders and associates, promote a fair workplace, and resolve concerns through thorough investigations aligned with labor law and policy.

You will interpret policies, guide documentation, support conflict resolution, and escalate issues as needed, contributing to a trusted HR culture with integrity and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field.
• 3-4 years resolving employee relations issues and conducting workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Employee Relations support thought partnership and coaching for all associates and leaders in the organization.
• Provides interpretation explanation and clarification of employee relations policies and procedures and key federal and state regulations labor and employment law compliance.
• Exhibits a strong risk and control mindset by promptly escalating issues proactively addressing decisions and making practical balanced choices that weigh benefits against risks while ensuring full compliance.
• Provides guidance on documentation to address performance/behavior concerns and supports leaders with delivery and monitoring.
• Provides guidance on conflict resolution and facilitates dialogue on associate/employer issues.
• Gains appropriate approvals for all terminations ensures employment related decisions follow state and federal regulations protecting the rights of the employees and the legal position of the organization; escalates to ER leadership as needed.
• Maintains a sensitive caseload of investigations as assigned. Conducts timely and through investigations interviews with associates that have filed a complaint respondents as well as named witnesses and make objective recommendations based on findings.
• Stay informed of federal state and local labor employment and wage and hour laws as well as legal requirements for day-to-day associate management to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance.
• Actively contribute as a key member of the broader HR community leading by example with integrity respect and high ethical standards fostering trust and building personal credibility.

Education

Bachelor's degree Human Resources Business or a related field

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Maryland seeks an Employee Relations Specialist to advise leaders and associates, promote a fair workplace, and resolve concerns through thorough investigations aligned with labor law and policy.

You will interpret policies, guide documentation, support conflict resolution, and escalate issues as needed, contributing to a trusted HR culture with integrity and proactive risk management.