HR Specialist

Req #: 0000244240

Category: Human Resources

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Employee Relations

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year

Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: HR Specialist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Employee Relations

Req #: 0000244240

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist to join our Human Resources Center of Expertise. In this role, you will partner with HR Business Partners and leaders across the system to address complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and HR compliance issues.

The Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR Business Partners by providing guidance on employee relations concerns, conducting HR investigations, and supporting a respectful, compliant workplace environment.

As an Employee Relations & Investigations Specialist, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing consultation and guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and HR compliance.
• Triaging employee relations concerns based on urgency and potential risk.
• Conducting timely and thorough workplace investigations, including identifying relevant policies, documentation, and stakeholders.
• Interviewing complainants, respondents, witnesses, and subject-matter experts during HR investigations.
• Preparing clear, well-organized investigation reports with recommendations.
• Maintaining accurate case documentation within the HR case management system (e.g., HR Acuity)
• Identifying trends across employee relations cases and partnering with HR leadership to address potential risks.
• Supporting training initiatives that strengthen understanding of employee relations policies and workplace expectations.
• Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality throughout sensitive employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
  
  

This Role Might Be For You If

• You are comfortable navigating complex employee relations issues and workplace investigations.
• You demonstrate strong judgment and can analyze sensitive situations objectively.
• You are skilled at interviewing employees and gathering information during HR investigations.
• You can write clear, concise investigation summaries and recommendations.
• You enjoy partnering with HR Business Partners and leaders to resolve workplace concerns.
• You are detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple employee relations cases.
• You bring empathy, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive employee relations matters.
  
  

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, along with 3–5 years of Human Resources experience supporting employee relations matters and workplace investigations. You bring a strong understanding of employment laws and HR compliance, as well as experience working with HR systems such as HR Acuity or PeopleSoft. This position is hybrid and requires travel throughout New Jersey to support leaders across the RWJBarnabas Health system.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
  
  

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer