Employee & Labor Relations Specialist
Sheppard PrattTowson, Maryland, United States
Posted January 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, developmental disability, special education, and social services in the United States. It delivers a comprehensive continuum of care that spans hospital-based and community-based resources, serving a diverse patient population across multiple disciplines. Founded in 1853, the organization has a long-standing reputation for innovation through research, best practice implementation, and a commitment to elevating the quality of mental health care worldwide. Consistently ranked among the top national psychiatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 31 years, Sheppard Pratt distinguishes itself with an integrated, evidence‑based approach and a dedication to advancing mental health and addiction treatment on a national scale.
Job Description
The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist will provide consultation to employees and managers regarding the interpretation of SP policies, corrective actions, and effective problem-resolution to maximize employee performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Relevant people management experience of over 3 years with SHRM certification may be substituted for degree
- HRCI or SHRM certification preferred
- Working knowledge of labor relations principles, union avoidance strategies, and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- Experience supporting union avoidance initiatives or advising leaders in union-sensitive environments is strongly preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective conflict resolution skills
- Proven experience administering and representing human resources policy and procedures
- Good attention to detail and accuracy in documenting and reporting data and coordinating and organizing events
- Strong knowledge of state and federal labor laws, EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and sexual harassment guidelines is strongly preferred
- Experience in representing the organization for unemployment hearings, EEOC litigation and other agency claims is preferred
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
