Employee Relations Specialist

Job overview

The Employee Relations Specialist role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Salary is $65,000–$75,000 per year. The position is part of Lifetime Assistance’s Human Resources Employee Relations department, supporting an organization whose mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The specialist serves as an initial contact for employee concerns and helps leaders apply policies and corrective-action practices consistently. Through careful case documentation, risk escalation, and offboarding support, the role contributes to a respectful, compliant, and supportive employee experience across the agency.

What you'll do

• Respond to employee and supervisor inquiries
• conduct intake conversations and document employee relations matters
• provide HR policy and employment regulation guidance
• review warnings, corrective actions, and termination notices
• guide supervisors through disciplinary processes and sensitive conversations
• maintain confidential case records and trackers
• escalate higher-risk matters
• support offboarding and employee records
• participate in employee relations projects and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

rochester ny

lifetime assistance

employee relations specialist

human resources

employee support

corrective action

case management

confidential records

offboarding

$65k–$75k/year

paid time off

tuition assistance

no-premium health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• No-premium health insurance
• tuition assistance and scholarships
• paid training and coaching
• career growth support
• generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.

Why this role

Requires two or more years of HR experience with employee relations and corrective-action review exposure; a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

About the employer

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.