Employee Relations Specialist - Human Resources
2 Months ago • 5 Years + • ~ $90,000 PA
Human Resource
Job Description
WebMD is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to support approximately 2000 employees in the United States. This role involves advising HR generalists on employee relations, performance management, and policy development and interpretation. The specialist will contribute to transforming HR through centralization and best practices, providing leadership on performance management, employee relations, corrective actions, reductions in force (RIFs), immigration, and policy interpretation. Key responsibilities include managing complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, developing safety policies (including COVID-19 practices), managing and tracking accommodations, facilitating workers' compensation cases, and maintaining knowledge of HR and employment law trends. The role also involves revising employee policies, overseeing the new hire orientation program, and assisting with learning and development training.
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years HR generalist/employee relations leadership experience
- Minimum 5 years managing HR generalists/employee relations specialists
- Supported majority Exempt population
- Significant experience resolving complex employee relations issues
Perks:
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, flexible holiday days)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
Description
WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.
Employee Relations Specialist - Human Resources
This role will support about 2000 employees in the US and advise HR generalists on employee relations, performance management, and employee policy development & interpretation. As HR strives to play a more strategic role, you will help in transforming HR through centralization and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership to HR Business Partners on performance management, employee relations, corrective action, RIFs, immigration, and policy interpretation
- Advises on complex employee relations issues, including investigations
- Assists managers and HR generalists in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance management and corrective action
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Legal Department as needed.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Develops safety-related policies, including COVID-19 practices, and advises HR Business Partners on their implementation
- Manages and tracks medical and workplace accommodations
- Facilitates workers’ compensation cases in conjunction with the Benefits Department
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law
- Revises employee policies and publishes updates to the employee intranet
- Oversees New Hire Orientation Program
- Assists in facilitating learning and development training
- Promotes and advises on team development strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Must have minimum 5 years of HR generalist and/or employee relations leadership experience in multi-location organizations
- Must have minimum 5 years managing and/or advising HR generalists and/or employee relations specialists
- Must have supported a majority Exempt (non-hourly) population
- Significant experience resolving complex employee relations issues
Comp : starts at 90k and up depending on experience
Benefits:
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment..
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