Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift

Covenant Health Overview:

Covenant Health is the regions top-performing healthcare network with 10hospitalsoutpatient and specialtyservicesandCovenant Medical Group our areas fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the areas largest employer. Our more than 11000 employees volunteers and 1500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes Best Employer seven times.

Position Summary:

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a key resource for HRBPs and leaders across the organization providing hands-on support for investigations training and risk mitigation. This role is essential in promoting a fair compliant and respectful workplace culture across all facilities.

• Assists in conducting and supporting thorough timely and objective employee relations investigations.
• Conducts training for human resources personnel and operations leaders on investigation best practices and documentation standards.
• Partners with human resources personnel to address employee relations concerns and ensure consistent application of policies.
• Monitors and interprets employment law trends providing guidance and updates to HR and leadership.
• Collaborates with integrity compliance risk management and legal counsel to mitigate organizational risk.
• Provides coaching and consultation to leaders on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Supports enterprise-wide initiatives related to employee engagement retention and workplace excellence.
• Reviews and provides input on disciplinary action and performance improvement plans to ensure consistency and legal compliance.
• Participates in HR policy development and revision.
• Monitor and report on employee relations metrics and trends providing insights to HR Business Partners for strategic decision making.
• Stays current on federal state and local employment laws and proactively educates HR and leadership teams on changes.
• Excels in interpersonal training and communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters.
• Local travel required.
• Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or related field or a combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive HR or employee relations experience preferably in healthcare or a complex organization.

Licensure Requirement:

Employee must have a valid Tennessee drivers license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.