Entry Level Employee Relations Specialist Jobs
New grad employee relations specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated understanding of HR fundamentals can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Hobby Lobby, WVU Medicine, and 24 Seven Talent hiring at this level now.
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Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The HR Analyst – Employee Relations provides professional Human Resources support in the areas of employee relations, workplace conduct, performance management, policy interpretation, investigations, and HR compliance.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices.
- Knowledge of performance management and workplace conduct practices.
- Knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and HR policies.
- Strong investigative, interviewing, and fact-finding skills.
- Ability to distinguish facts from assumptions and objectively assess workplace concerns.
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to interpret policies and explain complex information in understandable terms.
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- Commitment to fair, equitable, consistent, and respectful employment practices.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with HR leadership.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in human resources, employee relations, personnel administration, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of fundamental human resources principles and employment practices.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable business applications, including spreadsheets and data-analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and HR colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
- Experience conducting workplace or employee-relations investigations.
- Experience in higher education, government, or another public-sector organization.
- Knowledge of Virginia employment practices, DHRM requirements, and/or VCCS policies and procedures.
- Experience with performance management and corrective-action processes.
- Experience analyzing HR data and developing workforce reports or dashboards.
- Experience using an HR information system, case-management system, or employee-relations tracking system.
- Experience developing and delivering HR training.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The HR Analyst – Employee Relations provides professional Human Resources support in the areas of employee relations, workplace conduct, performance management, policy interpretation, investigations, and HR compliance.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices.
- Knowledge of performance management and workplace conduct practices.
- Knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and HR policies.
- Strong investigative, interviewing, and fact-finding skills.
- Ability to distinguish facts from assumptions and objectively assess workplace concerns.
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to interpret policies and explain complex information in understandable terms.
- Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- Commitment to fair, equitable, consistent, and respectful employment practices.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with HR leadership.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in human resources, employee relations, personnel administration, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of fundamental human resources principles and employment practices.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable business applications, including spreadsheets and data-analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, and HR colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
- Experience conducting workplace or employee-relations investigations.
- Experience in higher education, government, or another public-sector organization.
- Knowledge of Virginia employment practices, DHRM requirements, and/or VCCS policies and procedures.
- Experience with performance management and corrective-action processes.
- Experience analyzing HR data and developing workforce reports or dashboards.
- Experience using an HR information system, case-management system, or employee-relations tracking system.
- Experience developing and delivering HR training.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Entry Level Employee Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level employee relations specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for coursework or internship experience in human resources, labor relations, or a related field, along with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills. A degree in HR, business, or psychology gives you a foundation, but demonstrated exposure to employee grievance processes, workplace investigations, or HR policy through internships, volunteer work, or class projects can set you apart from other entry level candidates.
Which companies hire entry level employee relations specialists?
Companies hiring entry level employee relations specialists right now include Hobby Lobby, WVU Medicine, and 24 Seven Talent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large corporations, government agencies, healthcare systems, and universities tend to have dedicated employee relations functions that bring on junior specialists to support case management and policy compliance.
Are there remote entry level employee relations specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain more common at this level. About 17% of entry level employee relations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, giving candidates in smaller markets real access to opportunities nationwide. Many employers prefer newer staff to work in person during onboarding before transitioning to a flexible arrangement.
Are these new grad employee relations specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior employee relations specialist roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, practicum hours, or relevant coursework in lieu of full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "will train," or "recent graduates encouraged to apply" as strong signals that a role is open to candidates starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level employee relations specialists?
Entry Level employee relations specialist roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors employ large, regulated workforces where consistent HR policy administration and employee dispute resolution are ongoing needs, creating steady demand for junior specialists who can support senior practitioners and learn on the job.