Employee Relations Partner- Human Resources

At HCA Healthcare, you come first. The organization has committed up to $300 million in programs to support team members over three years.

About the role

The Employee Relations HR Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance and support on complex employee relations matters, workplace accommodations, leave management, and HR compliance. This role partners closely with facility leadership to foster a positive work environment, ensure consistent application of policies, and support organizational objectives through effective employee relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations investigations involving workplace complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other employee concerns.
• Manage ADA accommodations and the interactive process from initial request through implementation and follow-up.
• Partner with leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
• Support FMLA and leave management processes through case follow-up, return-to-work coordination, and issue resolution.
• Conduct interviews, gather and analyze information, document findings, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Identify workplace trends and recommend proactive solutions, coaching, training, and process improvements to support employee engagement and compliance.

Ideal Background

We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a strong foundation in employee relations, workplace investigations, ADA accommodations, FMLA administration, and leader coaching. The successful candidate will possess sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate sensitive workplace matters with professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 1 year in an HR department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.