Employee Relations Specialist

Date Posted:

2025-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Florida - Remote

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence.  With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.  Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.  We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary:

The Employee Relations Specialist plays a critical role in fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee morale, health, and productivity. Additionally, the Employee Relations Specialist conducts client surveys, gathers and analyzes exit interview data, and collaborates with HR Managers to develop strategic workforce plans and training programs. They assist in employee engagement initiatives to improve relationships, build team morale, and boost productivity and retention. Employee relations Specialist focuses on creating and delivering people practices that develop and maintain positive working relationships between the organization and its people. They also support and advise HR Managers on difficult people issues and are experts in employment/labor law.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview workers in partnership with the HR Manager and discuss personnel, human relations, and work-related problems that adversely affect morale, health, and productivity.
• Evaluate and resolve human relations and work-related problems and meet with management to determine appropriate action.
• Explains and provides recommendations to workers about company and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures and the need for compliance. 
• Work with HR Manager to provide insight for counseling employees regarding work, family, or personal problems.
• Document issues as appropriate.
• Perform client surveys and recommendations to the HR Manager.
• Gathers and reviews exit interview data, then collaborates with the appropriate Human Resources Manager to strategically plan for workforce changes, improvements, and department training.
• In collaboration with HR Manager, assists with employee engagement initiatives to improve work relationships, build team morale, and increase productivity and retention. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resource management, related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Three years of experience in a position of responsibility.

EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Expert knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action requirements.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication.
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams.
• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with the physician population.

VALUES:

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do.
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions.
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission.

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves professionally and respectfully, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy, and workplace practices.  Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department. 

SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.  Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ([email protected]) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.