Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist - Full Time Days

Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist

Organization: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Drive Workplace Compliance, Employee Relations, and Organizational Trust

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an experienced Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist to support a respectful, compliant, and inclusive workplace. This role will lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and compliance initiatives within a highly regulated California healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Employee Relations & Compliance Specialist will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters. This position will lead complex investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other sensitive concerns, including conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, preparing findings, and making recommendations.

This role will also partner with HR leadership, Legal, and Compliance on agency claims, audits, and regulatory responses. Additional responsibilities include ensuring consistent application of policies, corrective action, and progressive discipline practices; interpreting California and federal employment laws; supporting employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives; and providing guidance on Alternative Work Schedule compliance and administration.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of progressive employee relations experience, including complex workplace investigations, as well as experience developing and facilitating compliance and leadership training programs. Strong knowledge of California employment laws, federal labor regulations, and healthcare or similarly regulated environments is preferred.

Candidates should bring strong analytical, investigation, conflict resolution, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required. The selected candidate must be able to obtain an LA City Fire Card within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Certification

SPHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

Why Join VPH

This is a high-impact HR role with the opportunity to support organizational culture, strengthen workplace compliance, and lead meaningful employee relations initiatives within a mission-driven healthcare organization.

Apply today to help strengthen employee relations and workplace compliance at Valley Presbyterian Hospital.