Employee & Labor Relations Consultant

WVU Medicine • Burbank, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining positive and effective employee/labor relations practices and support with assigned departments and effectively implement and oversee HR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field and two years of professional Human Resources experience required.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field and four years of professional Human Resources experience required.
• Must have and maintain a working knowledge of federal and state labor laws related to all aspects of human resources.
• Must have an ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects.
• Must have and demonstrate an ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must have ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to interface with management and employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Experience with an emphasis in employee and/or labor relations.
• Recent work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and maintains policies, programs and training regarding all Human Resources functions with an emphasis in the area of employee/labor relations.
• Assists and advises hospital and management staff on employee and labor relations issues.
• Develops and recommends employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employer/employee working relationships and promote positive employee morale in accordance with the mission and values and sound administrative practices.
• Assists in the preparation and review of arbitrations and other legal inquiries.
• Interprets, educates and makes recommendations to assure that the organization is in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Interprets, communicates, trains, and educates hospital staff & management related to policy, values, and State and Federal Laws to assure that the organization maintains legal, nondiscriminatory practices.
• Investigates employee issues/problems utilizing sound judgment consistent with organization policies including: harassment, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances.
• Provides appropriate guidance to hospital management and individuals.
• Advises and assists management staff in counseling, disciplining or terminating employees as a result of performance, behavior, and attendance actions.
• Ensures required written corrective action forms are reviewed in Human Resources.
• Assist management with grievance procedure.
• Receives and reviews grievance statements and written responses.
• Attends all 3rd level grievance meetings.
• Protects the interest of employees and the organization in accordance with policies and procedures and governmental laws and regulations, and collective bargaining agreement.
• Prepares and maintains employee handbook.
• Develops, reviews, and updates Hospital and Human Resources department policies and procedures as needed.
• Serves as the HR representative on the Harassment Committee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level