Remote Employee Relations Partner — Talent & Compliance

BriteLife Recovery; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Britelife Recovery is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to promote a positive employee experience. The role supports talent acquisition, conducts interviews, resolves workplace conflicts, and ensures compliance across states in which the organization operates.

Working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer, you will address sensitive employee relations, legal, or compliance concerns and contribute to a compliant, people-first workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in employee relations, human resources, or talent acquisition.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Proven experience conducting employee interviews and resolving workplace conflicts.
• Ability to evaluate resumes, assess candidate qualifications, and develop targeted interview questions.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn state and federal employment laws.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employee interviews related to performance concerns, complaints, and workplace issues.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion, and consistency.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation between employees and leadership.
• Document investigations, findings, and outcomes with strong attention to detail.
• Identify trends and proactively recommend solutions to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Assist in and oversee talent acquisition activities to ensure the selection of qualified, mission-aligned candidates.
• Review and evaluate resumes to assess candidate suitability and identify follow-up interview questions.
• Partner with leadership to determine appropriate salary offers based on company initiatives, internal equity, and market standards.
• Ensure onboarding processes provide a positive, organized, and welcoming experience for new hires.
• Support continuous improvement of recruitment and onboarding practices.
• Maintain working knowledge of state and federal employment laws across all operating states, or demonstrate the ability to quickly become proficient.
• Ensure employee relations and hiring practices align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Chief Administrative Officer on matters requiring escalation related to legal, compliance, or risk management.
• Support audits, policy updates, and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on corrective action, performance management, and employee communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.

Skills

3+ years experience

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Employee interviews

Conflict resolution

Resume screening

Interview question development

Employment law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Britelife Recovery is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to promote a positive employee experience. The role supports talent acquisition, conducts interviews, resolves workplace conflicts, and ensures compliance across states in which the organization operates.

Working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer, you will address sensitive employee relations, legal, or compliance concerns and contribute to a compliant, people-first workplace culture.