We are a mission‑driven, not‑for‑profit dialysis organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with kidney disease. Our teams deliver compassionate, high‑quality care to patients nationwide, and we support our clinical and operational staff with a strong, values‑centered corporate infrastructure.  We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our Corporate HR team and help foster a fair, supportive, and compliant workplace culture.

The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on a wide range of workplace matters. This role is responsible for managing complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and promoting a positive, inclusive work environment aligned with our mission, vision and values. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for supporting employees in a healthcare‑focused, service‑oriented organization.

The pay range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 depending on experience

Duties will include: 

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct thorough, timely, and impartial investigations into workplace concerns, including harassment, discrimination, performance issues, and policy violations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to resolve complex cases and ensure consistent application of policies.
• Support performance management processes, including coaching leaders on documentation, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Analyze ER trends and recommend proactive strategies to strengthen culture, engagement, and compliance.
• Assist in developing and delivering training related to employee relations, workplace conduct, and policy interpretation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and case records in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to policy review and updates to ensure alignment with evolving laws and organizational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or HR certification preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in employee relations, HR investigations, or HR generalist roles.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA).
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex investigations with objectivity and discretion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or multi‑site organizations is highly desirable.
• High level of respect, accountability, integrity,  awareness and empathy, and commitment to organizational mission.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see: 

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles