Leave & Employee Relations Specialist

Hirebridge; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge in Franklin, TN is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to administer leave programs, support compliance, and advise employees and leaders on HR policy. This on-site role partners with HR, Operations, Benefits, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure accurate, timely services.

Responsibilities include leave management from request to return-to-work, I-9 administration, ADA accommodations, policy interpretation, and supporting engagement initiatives such as stay and exit interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of Human Resources, Employee Relations, Leave Administration, Benefits Administration, or related experience required.
• HRIS experience, preferably in Workday.
• Working knowledge FMLA, ADA, and leave administration practices.
• Knowledge of employment policies, documentation standards, and employee relations processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Multi-unit business experience preferred.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Administer and coordinate all non-workers' compensation leave programs.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Manage leave cases from request through return-to-work.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Track certifications, recertifications, extensions, and return-to-work documentation.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Maintain leave records and documentation.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Coordinate ADA accommodation discussions and documentation.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Track accommodation requests and implementation.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: Answer employee and manager questions regarding leave and accommodations.
• Leave of Absence & Employee Support Administration: I9 administration.
• Employee Relations Administration: Serve as a secondary point of contact for employee relations concerns.
• Employee Relations Administration: Conduct intake assessments and fact gathering.
• Employee Relations Administration: Support leaders with policy interpretation and corrective action administration.
• Employee Relations Administration: Coordinate unemployment claims and related documentation.
• Employee Relations Administration: Upload corrective action forms into Workday.
• Employee Engagement & Administration: Stay interviews.
• Employee Engagement & Administration: Exit interviews.
• Employee Engagement & Administration: Metrics and reporting.
• Employee Engagement & Administration: Engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Leave administration

Benefits administration

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Hirebridge in Franklin, TN is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to administer leave programs, support compliance, and advise employees and leaders on HR policy. This on-site role partners with HR, Operations, Benefits, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure accurate, timely services.

Responsibilities include leave management from request to return-to-work, I-9 administration, ADA accommodations, policy interpretation, and supporting engagement initiatives such as stay and exit interviews.