Children's Specialized ABA · 15 hours ago
Employee Relations Specialist
Medford, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expChildren’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Employee Relations Specialist supports a multi-state workforce by fostering a fair and compliant workplace, addressing employee concerns, conducting investigations, and advising leaders on employee relations matters.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Receive, assess, and respond to employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues in a timely and professional manner
Work with employees and their managers to understand perspectives and guide them toward resolution of conflicts or workplace issues
Conduct impartial workplace investigations related to employee relations matters, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, and field-based concerns
Investigate internal employee complaints and recommend solutions to management, the Director of Human Resources, and the VP of Human Resources, including consistent corrective action or termination, while weighing legal risk factors to the organization
Interview employees and management, gather evidence, and maintain detailed and confidential documentation
Document investigation findings, recommendations, and resolutions in accordance with company policy and employment law
Interpret and apply company policies, employee handbooks, and state specific addendums across multiple states
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws applicable to multi-state employers
Monitor state-specific requirements related to wage and hour, leave laws, training, and disciplinary practices
May assist in the creation and refinement of company-wide HR policies and collaborate and consult on non-HR policies
Partner with legal counsel and senior HR leadership on high-risk or complex employee relations matters, including those involving licensed clinicians and direct care staff
Support and administer the annual performance management process for field-based and administrative employees across multiple states
Manage and oversee annual performance reviews within the HRIS system and ensure timely and accurate completion
Coach managers and clinical leaders on performance management best practices, including progressive performance management, performance improvement plans (PIPs), exit strategies, and involuntary separations
Review performance documentation for consistency, fairness, and compliance across locations and job roles
Provide guidance on corrective action tied to performance outcomes, including coordination with credentialing or licensure considerations where applicable
Complete and manage leave of absence requests in compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Administer the ADA interactive process, including intake, documentation review, and determination of reasonable accommodations
Partner with managers, employees, and healthcare providers to assess accommodation needs and operational feasibility
Ensure timely, consistent, and legally compliant accommodation determinations and ongoing monitoring
Maintain confidential records related to leaves and ADA accommodations
Maintain accurate, confidential employee relations case files and case management tools
Support the rollout and adoption of employee relations processes, templates, and case management systems
Identify trends from case data and escalate systemic issues or risks to HR and organizational leadership
Track and report on employee relations trends, identifying areas of risk and opportunities for improvement
Prepare documentation to support audits, unemployment claims, and potential litigation
Respond to unemployment claims thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in HR or related area
Minimum 3 years of Employee Relations or HR Generalist with a heavy focus on employee relations experience; Proven experience conducting workplace investigations
Strong working knowledge of employment laws affecting multi-state employers, including wage and hour, leave laws, ADA, FMLA, and anti-discrimination regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
Strong organization skills and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficiency with human resource information systems (HRIS)
Preferred
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP designation preferred
Previous experience with Paylocity strongly preferred
Benefits
Up to 24 paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, paid time off increases with tenure
Comprehensive benefits.
Free 50k life insurance policy.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company discount program – discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports ticks and more.
Company
Children's Specialized ABA
At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase