Associate HR Business Partner - Employee Relations

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely enters Employee Relations data, compiles reports and analyzes data in order to provide appropriate interventions and facilitate Employee Relations and other UKP HR led process improvements.
• Advocates for both employees and the organization through effective, fair and timely investigation of complaints and provides appropriate advice, support and intervention.
• Is perceived as a valuable resource by both leadership and physician/provider employees.
• Assists in the administration of employee surveys, focus groups, exit interviews and other feedback mechanisms and timely provides information gathered to the appropriate parties and members of the leadership team as requested.
• Assists in the development, implementation and employee/supervisory training on new and updated HR and other hospital policies.
• Serves on hospital and other committees as assigned.
• Provides exceptional customer service to physicians and providers who are engaged in the leave of absence process.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for leave of absence programs, ensuring that each program is functioning according to policies, procedures, and all applicable laws.
• Liaises with third-party leave of absence vendor.
• Oversees and administers disability programs processes and communications to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and guidelines.
• Ensures efficient and effective support of the operational day-to-day transactions related to leaves of absence company policies and procedures.
• Maintains and updates company policies, procedures manuals, and required posters.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 or more years of previous experience as a fully functioning HR Generalist or in Employee Relations, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high sense of integrity and confidentiality.