Consultant-Employee Relations
Company: Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Location: Oakwood
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Category: Human Resources Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning
- Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a
foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the
Role: Job Summary The Employee Relations Consultant (ERC) is as a
member of the HR Business Partner (HRBP) Team with a primary
responsibility of performing investigations of complaints alleging
workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace
violence, and other violations of Northeast Georgia Health System’s
(NGHS) workplace policies. In the absence of active formal
investigations, the ERC engages in other day-to-day employee
relations work, including but not limited to consulting with
employees and management on workplace matters, workplace policy
interpretations and conflict resolution. ERC is also responsible
for the collection and analysis of data to identify issue trends
and opportunities for proactive issue mitigation. Minimum Job
Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: SHRM, HRCI, or
ASHHRA Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of
employment. Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree. Minimum
Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years in a Human Resources role
with Employee/Labor Relations as a primary job function, or three
(3) to five (5) years of investigative management experience.
Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other
certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred
Experience: Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Comprehensive understanding of federal and state labor
law including EEOC, FMLA, and ADA Excellent interviewing skills
Work well with employees at all levels of the organization Strong
interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills Ability
to interface effectively with all levels of employees, managers and
executives Strong persuasion and conflict resolution skills
including the ability to remain tactful and calm during
confrontational situations Must be detail-oriented and organized,
with excellent follow-through and analytical skills Proficiency
using Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and
PowerPoint Workday experience preferred Comfortable working in a
matrix leadership environment Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with HRBP to provide employee relations
support within assigned NGHS work units. Conduct investigations in
a thorough, impartial, ethical and professional manner to ensure
factual response. Prepare investigative reports to summarize
findings in a clear, concise, timely, accurate and efficient
manner. Evaluate in-coming issues or concerns to determine
appropriate resolution methods and escalate to assigned HRBP as a
priority according to safety significance for immediate action of
issues with potential of adversely affecting the safety or health
of NGHS personnel or the public. Consult with employees and
management on workplace matters, workplace policy interpretations
and conflict resolution. Partner with HRBP and legal counsel to
prepare for and when necessary attend mediations, arbitration or
other court proceedings. Assist with the review and approval of
appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate rules
and regulations. Collect and analyze data related to workplace
issues and trends and generate monthly metrics and reports for
management review, visibility and tracking purposes. Timely
completion and submission of employer responses to Department of
Labor for unemployment claims. Effectively interpret and assist in
providing guidance to management related to FMLA and ADA
implications related to leave extensions and reasonable
accommodations. Assist with development of needs assessment process
for training initiatives related to investigations, disciplinary
action and policy interpretation. Facilitate employee relations
training as needed. Assist with special projects and performs other
duties as needed. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs,
Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs,
Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Heavy, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking:
Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of
Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning,
Talking, Keyboarding, Driving Working at NGHS means being part of
something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee,
and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start
here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the
basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin,
marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or
any other legally protected classification or status.
Keywords: Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Atlanta , Consultant-Employee Relations, Human Resources , Oakwood, Georgia
