Job Description:
This position provides expert-level support to employees and leaders on a variety of employment-related concerns, questions, and issues. Conducts investigations that are complex in scope and assists in the execution of the employee relations strategy. Consults leaders through employee relations issues end-to-end and develops both immediate resolutions and long-term prevention plans. Key Responsibilities: - Administers the corrective action process which includes leader consultation, review of documentation and delivery. - Provides consultation and responds to leaders and employees regarding employee relations topics and issues. - Conducts complex investigations related to risk management, physician conduct, EEOC, sexual harassment or other harassment allegation claims, hostile work environment, workplace violence, etc. - Administers the Drug & Alcohol policy. - Responds to unemployment claims and represents Essentia in unemployment hearings. - Facilitates and implements layoff/reduction in force process in collaboration with HR Business Partners and Labor Relations as applicable. - Partners with Employee Health on worker's compensation issues. - May train leaders on policies or Employee Relations best practices. - Provides mentorship and consultation to Employee Relations Specialists. - Partners with leadership regarding policy interpretation and ensuring that policies are updated and current. Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years employee relations experience, including leading complex investigations. - Experience working in a unionized environment preferred.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required with a preference in business administration, human resource management or related field.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
No certification/licensure required.
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
