Employee Relations Consultant

Sentara Hospitals

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Virginia Beach, VA Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 16, 2026 Last posted June 16, 2026
Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Overview

Provides Employee Relations support to Leaders and Team Members in assigned Division to promote and maintain positive employee relations. Ensures practices are consistent with applicable laws and Sentara policies. Conducts through investigations of complaints to identify and resolve concerns while reducing risk of legal action. Identifies and responds to situations that could impact Sentara's Philosophy on third party representation. Maintains timely and complete documentation of ER matters. Consistently delivers high caliber of professional work to achieve high level of customer service. Establishes a presence and is visible in the Division as a resource to proactively resolve concerns. Monitors trends within Division to make recommendations to HR and operational leaders on actions.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree (preferred).

Certification/Licensure

  • HR certification preferred.

Experience

  • 4 years employee / labor relations experience without a degree.
  • 2 years employee / labor relations experience with a degree.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About this role

Summary

Provides employee relations support, investigates complaints, ensures legal compliance, and maintains documentation.

Job title

Employee Relations Consultant

Experience level

2+ years or 4+ years without degree

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Virginia Beach, VA; remote work permitted in listed states

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

employee relationsinvestigationslaws and policiesdocumentationHR

Preferred skills

HR certification

Specializations

employee relationsinvestigationslaws and policiesdocumentationcompliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

On-site City

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Remote City