Employee Relations Specialist – Experienced

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

. Implements effective, fair and consistent employee relations strategies for an assigned portfolio .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations and Labor Relations, with a strong focus on conflict resolution, compliance with legal standards, and effective communication. Proven ability to analyze data, implement HR processes, and provide training to enhance organizational effectiveness.

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Employee Relations ExperienceLabor Relations KnowledgeHR InvestigationsLegal Compliance ExpertisePublic Speaking Skills

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Hard Skills

Conflict ResolutionPerformance Improvement PlansData AnalysisInvestigative ReportingPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailLeadership CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordSharePointMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

EEOCDOLADAFMLAFLSAHIPAA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements effective, fair and consistent employee relations strategies for an assigned portfolio
Provides coaching and consultation on conflict resolution, facilitates problem solving, and administers performance improvement plans and progressive discipline procedures
Ensures discipline, suspension, and termination actions comply with policies, regulations, laws, company mission, and values
Independently conducts HR investigations, documents findings, and makes recommendations to close cases in a timely manner
Maintains employee relations data and updates the tracking system accurately
Tracks, trends, and analyzes employee relations data and develops strategies with HRBP and HR Leaders
Represents FMOLHS in unemployment filings, hearings, and appeals
Partners with legal, risk, compliance, HR Business Partners, and HR Centers of Excellence
Establishes best practices and frameworks for investigations and performance management conversations
Improves and implements HR processes, guidelines, practices, and operating procedures related to employee relations
Partners with the Employee Relations community across the region/health system to ensure consistency
Creates presentations and conducts manager training on harassment, discrimination, progressive discipline, policies, and best practices
Provides day-to-day direction and support to Employee Relations Specialist 1 and 2 staff
Leads complex employee relations cases and serves as an escalation point
Provides competency development training to the Employee Relations team and leaders
Reviews and approves termination requests for assigned groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of Employee Relations, Labor Relations and/or Business Partner experience
Bachelor's Degree
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering on commitments
Skill in writing concise, clear, relevant and persuasive documents, including correspondence, case analyses, investigative reports
Excellent public speaking, training, and/or leadership communication skills
Ability to quickly connect with people across a wide variety of backgrounds
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage through ambiguity and change
Skilled in MS Excel, Word, SharePoint & PowerPoint
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws to ensure legal compliance (EEOC, DOL, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPPA)