Employee Relations Specialist – Strategic Employee Relations

Employee Relations Specialist – Strategic Employee Relations

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Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: This is a hybrid role. Position will work remote and at 612

E. Lamar, Arlington, Texas 76011 and occasionally conduct investigations at healthcare facilities throughout the metroplex

Work hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; weekends and evenings as needed

• Small team with strong, collaborative relationships
• Team based, mission-driven environment
• Special project opportunities for career growth
• Ongoing training and development
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
• Ability to learn at many levels of the organization

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or relevant field required
• SHRM – CP, SHRM
  -SCP, PHR, SPHR or other nationally recognized HR related certification within 2 years of hire required
• 4 years relevant work experience in an employee relations, HR Generalist, or HR business partner role required
• One year of healthcare experience preferred

The incumbent will serve as the principal investigator for formal and compliance cases/investigations as assigned. The incumbent will assist with projects, training & education, and other matters as needed.

• Conduct investigations, including Grievances, ADRs, Corporate Compliance, and Exit Survey investigations, in a neutral and timely manner.
• Complete intake meetings, background research, and interviews and subsequently submit documented Executive Summary Reports including recommendations for resolution.
• Displays strategic influence by consulting with Key Stakeholders such as Legal, Executives, HR Officers and other interdisciplinary teams to assess and mitigate organizational risk.
• Collaborate in the development of solutions for systemic or departmental issues revealed during the investigative process; close the case with persons involved and conduct debriefs with leaders and executive leadership teams.
• Maintain the ER outlook mailbox and voicemail, providing employee relations assistance and guidance for all levels of the organization.
• Manage cases from receipt to closure, including tracking the case through completion.
• Interpret policies and appropriate application, with awareness of impact and liability.
• Manage Exit Surveys, conduct root cause analysis and investigate concerns and follow up to closure.
• Consult with key stakeholders such as legal team and other interdisciplinary teams to assess organizational risk.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of organization HR policies, federal, state and local employment law.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with consumers and team members.
• Collaborate and consult with team members as needed.
• Build trust and credibility among team members and consumers.
• Facilitate resolution to differences between individuals and groups of people.
• Escalate systemic or departmental issues revealed during the investigative process to help build, implement, and execute solutions.
• Participate in project teams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs and many other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment.