Employee Relations Specialist

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Cockeysville, MD

4h•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. The Employee Relations Specialist supports the organization by working through employee relations matters, conducting fact-finding and investigations, and ensuring consistent application of established policies and practices. This role partners closely with HR team members, but does not independently set policy, procedure, or strategy. The Employee Relations Specialist is an execution-focused ER role, designed to absorb volume and complexity in a large, operationally intensive environment.

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in employee relations, HR generalist, or HR operations roles
Hands-on experience conducting investigations and managing ER cases
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
Practical HR judgment and decision-making.
Ability to balance consistency with operational realities.
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
Attention to detail and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a distributed, operational, or hourly workforce environment preferred
Union exposure helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Manage various employee relations matters, including performance-related concerns, workplace conduct or conflict issues, and complaints/concerns.
Conduct intake discussions, fact-finding interviews, and documentation reviews
Prepare written summaries, findings, and recommendations for review
Ensure cases are handled consistently and timely
Conduct investigations under established frameworks and guidance
Interview employees, managers, and witnesses
Maintain accurate, well-organized case documentation
Apply existing HR policies and procedures to employee situations
Provide guidance to managers on policy application
Identify trends or repeat issues and flag them
Use workforce data to identify trends or issues and inform decision-making.
Translate data into practical insights and recommendations for leaders.
Partner with HR team members on intake, documentation, and workflow discipline
Support leadership by preparing ER case materials and recommendations
Engage HR leadership for high-risk or escalated matters
Partner with other members of the corporate HR team to provide support on HR programs and initiatives throughout the organization.
Support change management efforts related to new systems, processes, or organizational shifts.
Participate in HR projects that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience.