We are actively recruiting for a Employee Relations Specialist to join the Employee Relations Team to ensure fair, equitable, and consistent treatment to all employees while creating an engaged and safe work environment. The Employee Relations Specialist collaborates with the HR Business Partners to advise leaders on matters of performance, conflict, conduct, and discipline. This integral position will help drive an integrated employee relations (ER) strategy that aligns with Aledade’s mission and overall business strategy.

This is a full-time role reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Employment with the flexibility of working from home. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing support and advice to managers regarding performance management, employee discipline, policy interpretation, and termination processes.
• Makes recommendations to managers with regard to all employee corrective actions and performance management. Providing substantive review and editing of corrective action documentation.
• Leads internal investigations related to a variety of employee relations issues, including workplace conflicts, allegations of harassment, discrimination, wage & hour and other policy violations.
• Manages the employee relations case management system to review and track case progress and maintain investigation files. 
• Stays updated on recent laws on relevant employment related laws including state requirements impacting employees (minimum wage, salary posting requirement, final pay requirements, etc.).
• Tracks relevant employee data, metrics & trends to help inform process improvements and approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience);
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in employee relations, HR Business Partner, or labor/employment law; 
• Highly skilled in workplace investigations, negotiation, and conflict management;
• Deep understanding of US employment law, EEO regulations, workplace anti-discrimination and accommodations related laws, including Title VII, the ADA, the FMLA and their state law equivalents;
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion;
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.

Who We Are:

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

What Does This Mean for You?

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of service

Educational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(K) with up to 4% match

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And much more!

At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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