Executive Director of Employee Relations

Executive Director of Employee Relations

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This position will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience at MUSC by developing and implementing strategies that promote a positive workplace culture, enhance employee engagement, and effectively manage employee relations issues. It works closely with senior leadership and HR teams, leverages data‑driven insights, and ensures compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.

• Develop and implement comprehensive employee engagement initiatives aligning with MUSC’s mission and values (20%).
• Serve as a key resource for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to managers and employees on conflict resolution, performance management, and workplace policies (20%).
• Oversee and manage all employee relations investigations, ensuring thorough, impartial, and timely resolution (20%). Serve as primary escalation point for complex cases.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to develop, review, and update employee relations policies and procedures, ensuring compliance (10%).
• Promote a positive workplace culture and address employee concerns effectively with HR teams and stakeholders (10%).
• Facilitate conflict resolution processes, including mediation and coaching (10%).
• Analyze employee engagement and relations data to identify trends and make data‑driven recommendations (10%).

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  12+ years progressive work experience with at least 6 years management experience in Employee Relations; experience with a large academic health system preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  SPHR or SHRM‑SCP preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Workday, strong project management, analytical and problem‑solving, excellent communication, people skills, ability to influence senior leadership, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, leadership of high‑performing teams, discretion with confidential information.
• Minimum Requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; 11 years progressive work experience and 6 years management experience.

• Entity:
  Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA).
• Worker Type:
  Employee;
  Sub‑Type:
  Regular.
• Cost Center: CC002332 CHSCorp – MUSC Health Human Resources.
• Pay Rate Type:
  Salary (Health‑39). Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.
  
  Work Shift:
  
  Not specified
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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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