Employee Relations Specialist Lead - Camino Media
2 days ago
Bakersfield
Job DescriptionClinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1. Why work for us? • Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience, • Health coverage for you and your family, • Generous number of vacation days per year, • A robust wellness plan and health club discounts, • Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents, • 403(B) plan with company matching Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to join our team as an Employee Relations Specialist Lead who: The Employee Relations Specialist Lead oversees complex employee relations matters across the organization with a focus on compliance with California labor law, federal and state immigration regulations, and internal policy standards. This role serves as a strategic advisor to HR leadership, ensures consistent and legally compliant practices, leads high‑risk investigations, and partners with cross‑functional teams to strengthen workplace culture and reduce organizational risk. Essential Functions: Employee Relations Leadership • Lead the resolution of complex or sensitive employee relations cases, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations., • Provide coaching and guidance to HR business partners, managers, and senior leaders on performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation., • Ensure consistent application of company policies and ER practices across locations., • Monitor and interpret changes in employment regulations, including wage and hour rules, meal and rest break requirements, pay transparency, workplace safety, and protected categories., • Partner with Legal and HR leadership to update policies, processes, and training materials in response to new California legislation or case law., • Responsible for tracking and addressing expiring employee work authorizations. Evaluates each case and determines appropriate action, including coordination of renewal efforts or initiation of separation processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements., • Collaborate with legal counsel and external immigration partners on visa processes, renewals, and compliance risks., • Conduct thorough, impartial investigations, including interviews, evidence review, findings reports, and recommended actions., • Maintain detailed, confidential documentation aligned with legal standards and internal protocols., • Lead the creation, revision, and communication of HR policies and employee‑facing guidelines., • Identify opportunities to improve ER processes, reduce risk, and enhance employee experience., • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations on matters involving labor law, immigration, and regulatory requirements., • Support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning, and employee engagement strategies., • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred., • 5–7+ years of progressive employee relations experience, including work in California., • Demonstrated expertise in California labor and employment law., • Strong working knowledge of federal and state immigration regulations (I‑9, E‑Verify, work authorization, visa processes)., • Experience conducting complex workplace investigations., • Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict‑resolution skills., • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment., • Preferred, • PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification., • Experience in multi‑site or multi‑state organizations., • Prior leadership or mentorship experience within an HR or ER team., • Experience partnering with legal counsel on high‑risk cases. Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!