Sr. Employee Relations Consultant

Intrastaff; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious health staffing agency in Baltimore seeks an Employee Relations Specialist Senior to lead investigations and ensure compliance with employment laws. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in employee relations, focusing on advising HRBPs, mediating conflicts, and developing retention strategies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Join a diverse team and support innovative healthcare practices in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in employee relations or a similar HR role.
• Experience conducting Title VII and non‑Title VII investigations preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Advise on employee relations policies and performance concerns.
• Educate employees and leaders on HR policies and workplace expectations.
• Recommend strategies to improve workplace relationships and enhance retention.
• Prepare and present reports on employee relations trends.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting‑edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm

Pay rate: $40 -$50 per Hour

Responsibilities

The Employee Relations Specialist Senior leads complex employee relations investigations, ensures compliance with employment laws, and serves as a key advisor to Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), leaders, and employees.

• Conduct thorough Title VII and non‑Title VII investigations and address employee complaints, workplace concerns, and disputes.
• Advise HRBPs and managers on employee relations policies, performance concerns, corrective actions, and disciplinary decisions.
• Support the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Educate employees and leaders on HR policies, workplace expectations, and relevant labor laws.
• Mediate conflicts between employees and leadership, providing coaching and counseling as needed.
• Recommend strategies to strengthen workplace relationships, improve engagement, and enhance retention.
• Support the performance management process, including training, tracking trends, and consulting on performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Conduct exit interviews, identify trends, and partner with HR to develop retention strategies.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment laws and ensure compliance in all employee relations matters.
• Prepare and present reports on employee relations trends, findings, and outcomes to leadership and HRBPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in employee relations or a similar HR role.
• Experience conducting Title VII and non‑Title VII investigations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Sharp critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Johns HopkinsHealth Systemand its affiliatesare an Equal Opportunity / Affrimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.