Employee Relations Specialist - Employee & Labor Relations - Full Time (Cortland)

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, NY

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About The Position

The Employee/Labor Relations Specialist collaborates with the Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations to provide expertise and guidance to all levels of management on employee and labor relations issues. The role supports managers and employees with employment concerns, policy application, investigations, disciplinary procedures, compliance, and workforce issues across Guthrie entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of HR-related experience in employee relations, labor relations, or an HR Generalist role.
• Current knowledge of applicable employment laws, including Title VII, the Civil Rights Act, ADA, FMLA, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the National Labor Relations Act.
• Knowledge of employment law in Pennsylvania and New York.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in HR or a related field.
• Experience specific to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide managers with guidance on policies and labor relations, conduct sensitive investigations, and monitor disciplinary procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of Guthrie policies, procedures, organizational structure, and operations, including the employee substance abuse policy; train managers on HR policies.
• Administer HR policies consistently and fairly; collaborate with HR senior leadership and staff to support consistent application and recommend policy updates or changes.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and management regarding employment issues.
• Conduct work environment assessments for departments, units, or workgroups as needed.
• Partner with HR leadership to support leaders at assigned Guthrie entities and assist with HR projects or basic HR maintenance coverage.
• Work with HR leadership to keep the Employee Relations Division current with regulatory and employment-law changes.
• Assist managers and employees with ADA concerns and recommendations.
• Maintain knowledge of Title VII, the Civil Rights Act, ADA, FMLA, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the National Labor Relations Act.
• Identify and communicate HR-related risks and issues to senior HR leaders, and collaborate with HR leadership to address workforce problems and improve employee satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of employment law in Pennsylvania and New York; collect and process EEOC charges with assistance from the TGC attorney.
• Conduct exit interviews and report on data as needed.
• Participate in planning and implementing site-specific employee recognition events.
• Assist hospital, medical group, and practice operational leaders with compliance with Joint Commission standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Title IX investigations and training as needed.
• Maintain an understanding of Guthrie’s compensation program and the Employee Assistance Program benefits; refer employees to the EAP as appropriate.
• Assist the Total Rewards Director with implementation or communication related to benefit and compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

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