Employee Relations Specialist

• Base Pay $95,000.00 - $ / Year
• Job Category Employee Relations
• Employee Type Salaried - Full Time

Description

Careers by Empowering Futures, Building Communities

Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job—we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community.

At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation's most pressing social issues.

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be, Belong and Become. With Truth & Courage, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility, allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative, as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships.

Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

· Ideally 5-7 yrs of experience in Employee Relations or HR Business Partner roles

· Subject matter expertise in employment laws and regulations (e.g., Title VII, FEHA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA)

· Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and producing thorough documentation

· Experience supporting diverse work forces (hourly and salaried employees)

· Experience in nonprofit, human services, or similarly complex operational environments preferred

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills

· Excellent organizational and analytical capabilities

· Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across HR, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Safety

· Demonstrated problem-solving, coaching, and facilitation expertise

· SPHR or certification in Employee Relations expertise.

Position Summary

This position supports employee relations processes, case management, and workplace issue resolution, while also helping ensure compliant and effective administration of leaves of absence and workplace accommodations. The role requires sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and interpersonal effectiveness to address workplace concerns, support leaders and employees, and help mitigate organizational risk.

The Employee Relations Specialist partners closely with HR, Legal, and organizational leaders to help foster a positive, compliant, and inclusive work environment across the YMCA of Greater San Francisco. This role supports the consistent application of employee relations practices and regulatory requirements, including coordination of complex leave scenarios and participation in the interactive process for reasonable accommodations. The position also assists with identifying trends, recommending policy or process improvements, and addressing workforce issues to support organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.

This position requires periodic travel to various branch locations and worksites to conduct investigations, support employee relations matters, and respond to urgent or escalated situations, sometimes on short notice. The individual must be able to move between locations and occasionally adjust schedules to meet operational needs.