Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP)

University Health•Crown Center, IN

34d

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise in employee and labor relations directly contributes to a thriving, fair, and high-performing workplace. As a trusted advisor to leaders, managers, and employees, you will play a critical role in ensuring that workplace concerns are resolved consistently, respectfully, and in alignment with policy, law, and organizational values. In this influential role, you will partner with leaders across the organization to guide complex employment decisions, foster positive employee relations, support leadership development, and help shape a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Seven to ten years of progressive HR experience, including organizational development, conflict resolution, complex employee relations, training, and facilitation—with clear examples of experience.
Extensive employee and labor relations experience in HR policies, programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations including OSHA, EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related standards.
Understanding of current leadership and management practices as they relate to employee and organizational development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels.
Ability to coach leaders to align decisions with organizational strategy.
Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
Ability to build trusting relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve results.
Ability to manage multiple business unit clients across multiple locations.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Initiative in identifying client needs and recommending actionable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
HR professional certification.
Human Resources experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to HR colleagues, business leaders, and employees by providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance issues, conduct matters, labor relations, and workplace concerns.
Advise leaders on corrective actions, investigations, separations, performance evaluations, and culture-building leadership practices to maintain positive employee morale.
Provide informed interpretation of HR policies and employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels.
Counsel employees on workplace concerns and policy interpretation to support fair and transparent processes.
Represent the organization in collective bargaining activities, including negotiation, administration, interpretation, and grievance handling.
Partner with the Corporate Compliance Officer on HIPAA and regulatory compliance investigations.
Ensure HR programs, policies, and reporting procedures remain compliant with legal requirements and best practices.
Guide leaders in integrating effective HR practices into daily operations and organizational planning.
Review, update, and develop HR policies to maintain compliance and support organizational needs.
Support conflict resolution through facilitation, mediation, coaching, and alternative dispute resolution.
Drive engagement and cultural enrichment through leadership development and relationship building.
Establish strong strategic partnerships with key leaders to influence workforce decisions and organizational planning.
Audit employee and labor relations activities to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with employment practices in collaboration with HR and corporate teams.
Provide supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
Champion quality improvement, safety, cultural diversity, and a positive employee experience in all interactions.
Demonstrate consistent professionalism and courteous service to patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations, compliance standards, and organizational policies related to HR and employment practices.