Human Resource Specialist II-Employee Relations

Entity:
Owensboro Health System | Department: HR Employee Relations | 1.0 FTE

Responsible for the development and implementation of approved organization wide employee and labor relations policies, programs, and practices.

• Assesses, resolves, or escalates team member related matters; escalates to manager as needed.

• Provides other HR professionals, management team members, and team members consultative services with regard to personnel policies and procedures, performance issues, and other employee relations issues.

• Provides management team members guidance into conducting fact findings into allegations of policy violations.

• Advises management and team members on corrective actions, including the approval of all suspensions and involuntary terminations.

• Administers programs related to positive employee relations: team member communications, employee exit interviews, problem resolution, etc.

• Manages complex personnel investigations.

• Leads and may assist in preparing and conducting presentations/in-services/orientation about employee relations relative to corrective actions, problem resolutions, proactive employee relations, performance improvement plans, communications, etc.

• Researches, administers, and interprets various labor laws as they relate to employee relations.

• Administers state unemployment insurance process.

• Supports Human Resource Development and Employee Engagement activities, as needed.

• Impacts quality and timeliness of deliverables.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under general supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Requires a strong understanding of the specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration required upon hire OR

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources required upon hire OR

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Organizational Development required upon hire OR

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field required upon hire

• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• No licensure/certification/registration required

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing: 75%

Walking: 75%

Sitting: 50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 25%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 25%

Carrying 25-75 lbs: 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 50%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 50%

Climbing: 50%

Bending/Stooping: 75%

Kneeling: 50%

Crouching/Crawling: 50%

Reaching: 75%

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