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Employee Relations Specialist

Equiliem, New York, NY, United States


Employee Relations Specialist - Mediation & Conflict Resolution Long Island City, NY

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Job ID: 26-03717

Job Summary The Senior Specialist - Conflict Management serves as a key resource for workplace conflict resolution, providing mediation, coaching, and training across a large and diverse employee population. This role acts as a neutral party to support employee relations, facilitate conflict resolution, and promote proactive strategies to prevent workplace issues. The position requires strong emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive situations while collaborating with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct conflict coaching sessions and facilitate mediation between employees and teams

Manage intake, tracking, follow-up, and reporting for conflict-related cases and requests

Facilitate both simple and complex mediation sessions, including preparation and post-session follow-ups

Provide guidance to leaders to address conflicts early and minimize escalation and business impact

Design, develop, and deliver conflict management training programs, workshops, and presentations

Oversee training curriculum and ensure content remains relevant and engaging

Facilitate team interventions and group discussions to resolve workplace issues

Coordinate post-mediation check-ins and recommend actions to improve collaboration and relationships

Partner with internal groups to align on employee relations matters and conflict resolution strategies

Maintain and promote conflict management resources and tools through internal communication channels

Support organizational development initiatives, including assessing needs and implementing training solutions

Track trends and key performance indicators using internal systems while maintaining confidentiality

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Minimum of 3 years of experience in conflict resolution, mediation, or employee relations

Strong knowledge of employee relations, conflict management, and workplace investigations

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Experience designing and delivering training programs for diverse audiences

Strong facilitation skills for both small and large groups, in-person and virtual settings

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organization

High emotional intelligence and active listening skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Work Experience

At least 3 years of experience in conflict resolution, mediation, or employee relations required

Experience in training and development, organizational development, or EEO-related work preferred

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