Senior Employee Relations Consultant
About The Position
The Senior Employee Relations Consultant will conduct confidential and professional employee relations internal investigations, document all employment matters in the electronic database system (HR Acuity), and provide guidance to leaders on employee relations issues. This role collaborates closely with the Regional Labor Relations Director on union contract implications, works with Privacy and Compliance Officers, and is responsible for leave management (FMLA, OFLA, PLO). Additionally, the consultant will oversee Workers’ Compensation activities, lead the ADA Accommodation process, support employee recognition and engagement, assist with benefits administration and communication, act as a liaison between employees and insurance companies, conduct Open Enrollment, process salary administration activities, prepare wage scales, and ensure compensation practices are equitable and compliant with labor contracts and policies. The role also involves completing EFM filing.
Requirements
- Experience working through large scale change within an organization
- Thorough comprehension of Federal, State and Local Employment laws
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple responsibilities with varying priorities
- Remarkable critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- 5+ years Human Resources progressive employee relations experience required.
- Strong experience in employee relations and leave management.
- Previous experience with HRIS systems, UltiPro/UKG preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Conduct confidential and professional employee relations internal investigations.
- Document all employment matters in the electronic database system (HR Acuity).
- Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations issues such as employee coaching, disciplinary recommendations or other actions for successful outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with the Regional Labor Relations Director on employee activities that have implications by a union contract.
- Work with the Privacy and Compliance Officers on related topics and provide guidance as needed.
- Responsible for leave management per policies and regulations for employees to include FMLA, OFLA, and PLO.
- Oversee the Workers’ Compensation activities; claims, follow-ups, determine light duty accommodations, ensure OSHA logs and related documents.
- Lead the ADA Accommodation process for the hospital in conjunction with vendor processing and determinations.
- Support the overall employee recognition and engagement action plans to drive improvement.
- Assist with benefits administration and communication activities to include retirement plan.
- Acts as liaison between employees and insurance companies regarding claims and coverage questions.
- Conducts local Open Enrollment activities.
- Process Step Increases, changes to differentials, and other salary administration activities and ensures communication between managers/employees.
- Prepares wage scales and uploads for increases in compliance with union contracts and medical center compensation practices.
- Ensures that compensation practices are equitable and compliant with various union labor contracts and unrepresented/non-union staff policies and procedures.
- Complete EFM filing for items related to job duties.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
