Employee Relations Specialist

Overview
Vital Health is a full-service behavioral health and Primary care center for adults and children in Northwest, Ohio. We strive to prioritize the dignity of our patients, individualized treatment, and holistic mind-body care. Vital Health is changing the way people think about mental illness/Substance use disorder and behavioral healthcare overall. It is our mission to improve the lives of our patients, families and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage unemployment claims and communication with state agencies.
• Administer and track workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up.
• Review, guide, and support corrective action and disciplinary processes in alignment with company policy.
• Facilitate and document employee terminations professionally and compliantly.
• Investigate and respond to employee grievances with fairness and discretion.
• Manage and support employee benefits administration (enrollment, changes, troubleshooting).
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including Employee of the Month, birthdays, and other recognition programs.
• Partner with leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment policies and procedures.
• Assist with additional HR duties as needed, including policy implementation, process improvements, and special projects to support the HR department.

Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in human resources management with a focus on talent management and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment & labor law, change management, and performance management practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or a related field (healthcare experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• SHRM Certified (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person