Sr. Employee Relations Advisor - Human Resources

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 18975
Date posted: 06/13/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Employee Relations Advisor provides strategic, consultative employee relations (ER) support to leaders and associates, partnering across Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal, Compliance, and operational leadership to resolve complex workplace issues, conduct investigations, provide coaching and guidance, support organizational change, and strengthen leader capability through training and process improvement.

The Sr. Employee Relations Advisor leads or supports high-risk investigations, advises on performance management and corrective action, ensures consistent application of policies and employment law, and contributes to enterprise ER strategy, training, and process improvement.

The Sr. Employee Relations Advisor serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and associates on employee relations strategy and execution, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolution of workplace matters.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field or equivalent experience

Minimum five (5) years of professional level Human Resources Business Partner or Generalist experience or in lieu of five (5) years of experience, must demonstrate strong strategic and business skills and have successfully contributed towards or implemented new strategies beyond assigned client groups, across the enterprise

Current in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to human resources and employee management, including worker's compensation and federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Ability to establish metrics and compliance standards to be aligned with emerging compliance trends and employment best practices

Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills, decision-making and proven relationship skills

Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.

California Driver's License and Auto Insurance may be required based on assigned client groups

Demonstrated commitment to respecting differences and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in human resources or similar

Five (5) – Seven (7) years of professional level Human Resources Generalist experience

Two (2) years of healthcare experience

Master's degree in human resources or similar

SHRM, PHR, or SPHR certification

Experience in professional development and training a plus

The current salary range for this position is $50.43 to $69.35

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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