Senior Employee Relations Business Partner, HR Advice & Counsel Center

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a Senior Employee Relations Business Partner in Atlanta to enhance workplace culture and provide strategic support in employee relations matters. This role requires expertise in workplace investigations, compliance with employment laws, and the ability to mentor HR colleagues. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and at least five years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in employee or labor relations in complex organizations.
• Proven ability to conduct workplace investigations effectively.
• Certifications such as HRCI-PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee relations cases, including investigations and resolution.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improve workplace culture.
• Design training programs related to employee relations and compliance.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal

Conflict Resolution

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Juris Doctor (JD) or Employment Law background

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

As a Senior Employee Relations Business Partner at Emory Healthcare (EHC), you will play a pivotal role within the People Team, championing a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture. You will serve as a trusted advisor, offering expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters. This position requires deep subject matter expertise—particularly in conducting thorough workplace investigations—and the ability to provide guidance that ensures legal compliance, mitigates risk, and enhances the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Act as the primary contact and subject matter expert for assigned employee relations cases, including investigations, employee complaints, performance management, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution
• Ensure Timely and Responsive Support:Maintain a high level of responsiveness to stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and follow-up to build trust and support team and organizational effectiveness
• Coach and Empower Others: Leverage your expertise to mentor and build the capabilities of Advice and Counsel Center colleagues, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders by sharing best practices in employee relations, workplace investigations and compliance
• Provide Data-Driven Insight: Analyze data to identify and communicate trends. Collaborate on proactive strategies that drive continuous improvement, mitigate risk and foster a positive workplace culture
• Deliver Training and Development: Design and facilitate engaging training programs focused on employee relations, workplace investigations, and HR compliance to build team and organizational capability and effectiveness
• Collaborate with Legal Partners: Build strong relationships with internal and external legal counsel to support compliance with employment laws and effectively manage claims and regulatory challenges

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Juris Doctor (JD), background in Employment Law, or AWI Certification highly preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., HRCI-PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) are a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in employee or labor relations within a fast-paced, complex organization. Healthcare industry experience a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive employee relations matters, with sound judgment and integrity in all interactions
• Demonstrated success in leading employee relations investigations, resolving complex workplace issues, communicating findings, and completing case documentation in a timely fashion
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., EEO, DOL, NLRB, ADA, FMLA, Title VII)
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to assess complex situations objectively, deliver actionable recommendations, and implement solutions that support a positive and compliant workplace culture
• Experience designing and delivering effective and engaging training programs related to employee relations, workplace investigations, and HR compliance to various audiences

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodationto qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:Factors affecting environmentalconditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.