Employee Relations Specialist

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🦌 Connecticut, Tennessee – Remote

🦌 Connecticut – Remote 🎸 Tennessee – Remote

💵 $68k - $80k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Human Resources (HR)

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Akumin®

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance • Pharmaceuticals

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, offering a broad range of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy solutions. The company collaborates with health systems, hospitals, and physician groups to deliver high-quality, accessible care tailored to meet patients' specific needs. Akumin is committed to operational excellence and patient-centered care, with services designed to improve outcomes and foster community well-being across the country. Their offerings include innovative imaging technologies and comprehensive cancer care, ensuring that medical professionals and patients have access to state-of-the-art facilities and expertise.

📋 Description

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers reporting workplace concerns or policy questions • Document initial statements, gather preliminary facts, and present findings to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations • Escalate high-risk or complex cases, including harassment and discrimination, to senior leadership immediately • Independently manage and investigate routine employee relations cases, including attendance issues, dress code violations, conduct concerns, and basic performance conflicts • Partner with managers to develop and deliver performance improvement plans and corrective actions • Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records of employee relations inquiries and investigations in the case management system • Ensure practices comply with internal policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws • Advise employees and frontline managers on company policies, procedures, and basic HR best practices • Assist with the development, communication, and delivery of HR policies, employee relations training, and compliance initiatives • Support employee and manager education on workplace expectations and company policies • Partner closely with the Senior Manager, Employee Relations to promote a positive employee experience and ensure compliance

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience • 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, with a demonstrated focus or strong interest in Employee Relations • Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills • Strong objective, analytical, and conflict-resolution abilities • Basic understanding of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA, and standard HR compliance protocols • Experience utilizing Workday or a comparable HRIS preferred • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or willingness to pursue certification preferred • Experience supporting workplace investigations and employee relations case management preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • HSA accounts with employer contributions • 401(k) eligibility with employer match • Paid holidays • Defined PTO and sick time programs