Senior Employee Relations Consultant

Senior Employee Relations Consultant Position Details

• Full‑Time Position
• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

• 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 relation 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.
• Act as liaison between employees and insurance companies regarding claims and coverage questions.
• Conduct local open enrollment activities.
• Process step increases, changes to differentials, and other salary administration activities and ensure communication between managers and employees.
• Prepare wage scales and upload for increases in compliance with union contracts and medical center compensation practices.
• Ensure 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field. The equivalent in work experience may be considered.
• 5+ years Human Resources progressive employee relations experience required.
• Healthcare experience is strongly desired.
• Strong experience in employee relations and leave management.
• Previous experience with HRIS systems, Ulti Pro/UKG preferred.

• 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.