Employee Relations Specialist

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist (Entry Level)

Industry: Healthcare

Location (city, state): Niles, IL (fully onsite)

Pay: $21-22/hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week; 100% onsite

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

A growing healthcare organization is seeking an entry-level HR professional to join their team and support employee relations and HR compliance initiatives.

Job Description:

The Employee Relations Specialist will support employees and managers with workplace concerns, policy questions, performance matters, and general HR compliance. This role is ideal for someone looking to build hands-on experience in employee relations and employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address employee complaints, attendance issues, and performance concerns.
• Support managers with corrective action and disciplinary matters.
• Assist with workplace investigations and related documentation.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and employment regulations.
• Review employee concerns and collaborate with the HR team on next steps.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Assist with HR audits, compliance projects, SOPs, and policy updates.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of HR or employee relations experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment and remain objective when handling sensitive matters.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance.

Additional Details:

• This is a fully onsite position in Niles, IL.
• Opportunity to transition from contract to permanent employment.
• The workload will vary, with some days focused heavily on employee relations and others on compliance and process improvement.

Perks:

• Contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Hands-on exposure to employee relations and HR compliance.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced HR professionals.