Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist

Job Title: HR Specialist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Employee Relations

Req #: 0000244240

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist to join our Human Resources Center of Expertise. In this role, you will partner with HR Business Partners and leaders across the system to address complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and HR compliance issues.

The Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR Business Partners by providing guidance on employee relations concerns, conducting HR investigations, and supporting a respectful, compliant workplace environment.

As an Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing consultation and guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and HR compliance.
• Triaging employee relations concerns based on urgency and potential risk.
• Conducting timely and thorough workplace investigations, including identifying relevant policies, documentation, and stakeholders.
• Interviewing complainants, respondents, witnesses, and subject-matter experts during HR investigations.
• Preparing clear, well-organized investigation reports with recommendations.
• Maintaining accurate case documentation within the HR case management system (e.g., HR Acuity)
• Identifying trends across employee relations cases and partnering with HR leadership to address potential risks.
• Supporting training initiatives that strengthen understanding of employee relations policies and workplace expectations.
• Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality throughout sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations.

This role might be for you if:

• You are comfortable navigating complex employee relations issues and workplace investigations.
• You demonstrate strong judgment and can analyze sensitive situations objectively.
• You are skilled at interviewing employees and gathering information during HR investigations.
• You can write clear, concise investigation summaries and recommendations.
• You enjoy partnering with HR Business Partners and leaders to resolve workplace concerns.
• You are detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple employee relations cases.
• You bring empathy, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive employee relations matters.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have a bachelor's degree, ideally in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of Human Resources experience supporting employee relations matters and workplace investigations. You bring a strong understanding of employment laws and HR compliance, as well as experience working with HR systems such as HR Acuity or PeopleSoft. This position is hybrid and requires travel throughout New Jersey to support leaders across the RWJBarnabas Health system.

Other Things to Know:

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• ...and more!

Why RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive academic health system, committed to delivering exceptional care and creating healthier communities. We're proud to offer a workplace that values compassion, equity, and innovation-where every team member plays a vital role. When you join us, you're not just building a career-you're helping to shape the future of healthcare, one person and one community at a time.