Employee Relations Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH
About the role
At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our Seniors as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With 1,000+ employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.
The Associate Relations Specialist assists with managing associate relations issues and investigations, EEO complaints, conflict resolution, and other work-related issues and case documentation. This role will assist with researching, developing, implementing, and advising on HR policies consistent with federal and state laws and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with timely resolution of all associate relations issues.
- Assist with research, development, enforcement, and administration of all HR policies and procedures.
- Responsible for completion of the annual EEO-1 Report, adherence to reporting guidelines, and data tracking.
- Assist with investigating and resolving all complaints of discrimination.
- Investigate and resolve concerns or conflict arising from associate engagement surveys.
- Assist with the timely resolution of all HR-related lawsuits.
- Maintain a presence within associate workspaces and communities allowing for proactive resolution of any potential issues before they become a problem.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Requires a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in an HR concentration such as HR Generalist, employee relations, diversity, or labor relations.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Previous Employee Relations experience in a specialist role is strongly preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing human resources.
- Excellent writing skills to effectively communicate investigation summaries, policies, reports, and documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, respect, and a high level of confidentiality.
- Experience utilizing human resources information systems for various needs within Human Resources, including recommendations for enhancement and optimization.
- Ability to effectively communicate to the workforce both verbally (on phone, one-on-one, to groups) and in writing.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sources.
- Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Qualifications
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting.
- Gym membership reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401K plan.
- Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
- Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
- Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
- Employee-owned company: share in profitability and contribute to your financial future.
About the company
Wallick Senior Living’s mission is to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values—Care, Character, and Collaboration—guide everything we do. We celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered.