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**Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
Company : Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Location : Inglewood, CA, 90301
Job Type : Contractor
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour STEMI certified emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2024) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
· First point of contact for employees with complaints/concerns when they come to the HR office.
· Assist employees in resolving their issues or direct them to the proper area.
· Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues.
· Consult and advise managers in interpreting and applying policies and procedures to resolve issues.
· Build and help maintain a collaborative working relationship with employees, supervisors, area leads and managers.
· Conducts employee investigations, assists with employee grievances, and maintains all appropriate correspondence with employees.
· Meet new employees on their first day onboard.
· Schedule and conduct at 30-day review with the new employee to see what is going well, and any suggestions for improvement regarding on-boarding process
· Monitor suggestions from the suggestion box. Communicate findings and make recommendations to HR Supervisor.
· Conduct exit interviews.. Conduct employee surveys semiannually.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in human resources management or related field.
2. (3) Three to (5) five years of experience as an ER Specialist Generalist with emphasis on employee/labor relations, preferably in a Healthcare/Hospital setting.
3. Experience coaching and influencing managers and employees and conflict resolutions.
4. Knowledge of FLSA, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, OSHA, CAL/OSHA and other HR related regulations.
5. Must have strong communication and intrapersonal skills.
Pay Transparency
Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $40.96 to $40.96. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, this specialist acts as the liaison resolving disputes and guiding both managers and staff on policies, fostering a cooperative environment essential for quality healthcare delivery in Inglewood's competitive hospital setting.
They conduct thorough investigations, provide mediation, and ensure policy compliance to resolve conflicts efficiently, which is critical in maintaining smooth operations and patient care standards in a top-ranked hospital environment.
Key skills include expertise in California labor laws, conflict resolution, and strong interpersonal communication. Experience in healthcare settings is highly valued due to the complex regulatory environment at facilities like Centinela.
Inglewood’s healthcare sector is growing, with increasing demand for specialists adept in labor compliance and employee relations, driven by hospitals like Centinela emphasizing quality and safety, making roles moderately competitive but rewarding.
The position offers an estimated hourly wage around $40.96, reflecting competitive pay for labor relations specialists in healthcare within the Los Angeles area, including benefits tailored to individual employee needs.
Certifications related to HR compliance, such as SHRM-CP or PHR, along with strong knowledge of California-specific labor laws like Cal/OSHA, enhance a candidate's profile in the Inglewood healthcare labor market.
This specialist collaborates closely with HR supervisors and management to address employee concerns, improve onboarding, and conduct exit interviews, all essential for sustaining Centinela’s award-winning patient safety culture.
Given Centinela’s status in the top 5% nationally for patient safety, specialists must navigate rigorous compliance demands and high-stakes employee relations, balancing regulatory adherence with compassionate workforce management.
Centinela’s emphasis on quality and community means labor relations specialists often engage deeply with employee feedback and suggestions, driving continuous improvements in both staff relations and patient care standards.
Daily activities include handling employee complaints, consulting with managers on policies, conducting investigations, and facilitating onboarding reviews, all contributing to a collaborative work environment in this acute-care hospital.