Employee Relations Consultant

WVU Medicine

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. This position will oversee all ERC duties for UHC Clinics, St. Joe's Hospital, Summersville & Braxton Memorial. This role includes periodic travel; however, the employee will be based at UHC as their primary work location.

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