Riverside Community Care

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Employee Relations Specialist - Hybrid

If you want to make a difference…. join our HR team! We are searching for an Employee Relations Specialist who wants to be part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of others.

In this vital position, the Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for providing expert support and guidance to ensure compliance with Riverside’s policies as well as applicable state and federal labor laws.

The Employee Relations Specialist will:

• administer and consult on accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• oversee workers’ compensation and unemployment services
• conduct thorough workplace investigations involving sexual harassment, harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and mutual respect violations
• develop and deliver training for managers on employee relations topics such as performance management, staff retention and conflict resolution, to strengthen managements effectiveness

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours

• Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm

Location: Hybrid with flexible in-office days at our Dedham Headquarters

Why You'll Love Riverside **
**We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer!

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care

• Eleven paid holidays

• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time

• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan

• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring

• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events

• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Learn more about our benefits and culture:

Our Benefits

Our Culture

Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!

Required Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to initiate, plan, and manage complex projects
• Must be highly organized, independent, and efficient
• Demonstrated proficiency with word-processing, databases and Excel required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2-4 years of Human Resources experience
• Must have working knowledge of federal and state laws governing employment practices

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to initiate, plan, and manage complex projects
• Must be highly organized, independent, and efficient
• Demonstrated proficiency with word-processing, databases and Excel required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite