Employee Relations Consultant
Hiring Now for an Employee Relations Consultant II
At Sarasota Memorial, we don’t just deliver exceptional patient care—we’re equally committed to creating a respectful, supportive, and accountable workplace for the people who make that care possible.
We’re looking for an experienced ER professional who can navigate complex employee matters, conduct thorough and fair investigations, and partner with leaders to foster a positive and compliant work environment across a large, dynamic health system.
In this role, you will:
• Lead employee relations investigations and resolve sensitive workplace concerns
• Coach leaders through performance management and employee issues
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to strengthen culture
We’re looking for someone who brings:
• Strong experience in Employee Relations, ideally in healthcare or a complex organization
• Proven investigation and conflict resolution skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to influence leaders
• A passion for supporting both employees and organizational integrity
Join a team where your work directly impacts the employee experience behind exceptional patient care.
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Required Qualifications
- Require a bachelor's degree in human resources, health care, or business administration or another relevant field and five (5) years, or a master's degree and three (3) years, of experience in employee relations, conducting investigations, or managing employees in a supervisory/managerial role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer healthcare industry experience in a similar sized organization.
- Require national specialty certification (i.e., SHRM, Certified Employee Relations Professional (CERP)).
- Prefer effective consultative, coaching & counseling, problem solving, conflict management skills.
- Prefer relevant technical knowledge & expertise relating to human resources & employee relations.
- Prefer proven interpersonal skills, effective communication abilities and sound discretionary judgment.
- Prefer working knowledge of PCs, HR systems, Microsoft Office Programs and other relevant software.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.
Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.
Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.
Recognition:
* 5- Star Quality Rating- SMH- Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida to earn the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' highest rating every year since its inception.
* 50 Best Hospitals- SMH ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 50 Best Hospitals in two specialties, Rehabilitation and Obstetrics/Gynecology in 2023-2024, and among the nation's top 10% high performers in 18 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions.
* World's Best Hospitals- SMH- Sarasota has made Newsweek's prestigious list six years in a row, since the global rankings began in 2019.
* "A" for Patient Safety- SMH- Sarasota has earned straight A's since it began participating in the Leapfrog Group's hospital safety survey in 2016.
* Magnet Hospital- SMH has been recognized as a Magnet hospital for the past 20 years by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a continuous achievement for nursing excellence shared by less than 1% of hospitals nationwide.
* America's Best Employer/Workplace- SMH topped Forbe's list of America's Best Employers, ranking among the top 20% of large employers across all industries in 2024, and #1 healthcare employer in Florida in 2023. The health system also earned a 5-star rating in Newsweek's 2024 list of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Women."
The benefits of being the best:
Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:
Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
- Life Insurance
- Competitive rates
- Bonuses offered
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
- Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
- Bereavement Leave
- Free Parking
- On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
- Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
- Direct Deposit
- Free Wellness Screening
- Free confidential counseling services
- Employee Discount Programs
- Recognition Programs
- Referral Programs
- Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/