Employee Relations Specialist
Specialty Dental Brands, Nashville, TN, United States
Overview
At Specialty Dental Brands, we are building a best-in-class support organization that empowers our practices to deliver exceptional patient care. As we continue to grow across multiple states, we are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to serve as the centralized expert and owner of employee relations, investigations, and employment compliance. This is a critical, high-impact role designed to bring consistency, clarity, and risk mitigation to how employee matters are handled across our organization.
Why This Role Matters: In a fast-paced, multi-site healthcare environment, employee relations and compliance cannot be inconsistent or decentralized. With this role we provide structure, defensibility, and trust.
What Youll Do
Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, managing cases from intake through resolution
Lead and oversee investigations (harassment, misconduct, retaliation), ensuring thorough and defensible documentation
Review and guide disciplinary actions and approve terminations to ensure consistency and compliance
Identify and mitigate risk related to employee actions (wage & hour, retaliation, termination)
Interpret and apply company policies across a multi-state environment
Support ADA accommodations, unemployment processes, and partner with legal counsel as needed
Maintain organized, audit-ready case documentation and support leaders with ER-related guidance
What Youll Bring
5+ years of experience in employee relations, investigations, or employment compliance
Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws
Experience supporting hourly, multi-site workforces
Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive situations with a balance of compassion and directness
Preferred
Healthcare, DSO, or other regulated industry experience
Experience working with legal counsel
Familiarity with unemployment and wage & hour risk
Success in This Role
Consistent, compliant, and defensible employee decisions
Strong, well-documented investigation processes
Reduced organizational risk
Clear, confident guidance to leaders and HR partners
Why Join Specialty Dental Brands At Specialty Dental Brands, we are committed to building a strong, people-first culture where consistency, accountability, and support go hand in hand. You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team that values clear ownership, thoughtful decision-making, and doing what’s right for our teams and our patients.
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Why This Role Matters: In a fast-paced, multi-site healthcare environment, employee relations and compliance cannot be inconsistent or decentralized. With this role we provide structure, defensibility, and trust.
What Youll Do
Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, managing cases from intake through resolution
Lead and oversee investigations (harassment, misconduct, retaliation), ensuring thorough and defensible documentation
Review and guide disciplinary actions and approve terminations to ensure consistency and compliance
Identify and mitigate risk related to employee actions (wage & hour, retaliation, termination)
Interpret and apply company policies across a multi-state environment
Support ADA accommodations, unemployment processes, and partner with legal counsel as needed
Maintain organized, audit-ready case documentation and support leaders with ER-related guidance
What Youll Bring
5+ years of experience in employee relations, investigations, or employment compliance
Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws
Experience supporting hourly, multi-site workforces
Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive situations with a balance of compassion and directness
Preferred
Healthcare, DSO, or other regulated industry experience
Experience working with legal counsel
Familiarity with unemployment and wage & hour risk
Success in This Role
Consistent, compliant, and defensible employee decisions
Strong, well-documented investigation processes
Reduced organizational risk
Clear, confident guidance to leaders and HR partners
Why Join Specialty Dental Brands At Specialty Dental Brands, we are committed to building a strong, people-first culture where consistency, accountability, and support go hand in hand. You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team that values clear ownership, thoughtful decision-making, and doing what’s right for our teams and our patients.
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