Employee & Labor Relations Consultant

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of management and employee needs and apply that knowledge to create solutions.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains policies, programs and training regarding all Human Resources functions with an emphasis in the area of employee/labor relations.
• Assists and advises hospital and management staff on employee and labor relations issues.
• Develops and recommends employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employer/employee working relationships and promote positive employee morale in accordance with the mission and values and sound administrative practices.
• Interprets, educates and makes recommendations to assure that the organization is in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Interprets, communicates, trains, and educates hospital staff & management related to policy, values, and State and Federal Laws to assure that the organization maintains legal, nondiscriminatory practices.
• Investigates employee issues/problems utilizing sound judgment consistent with organization policies including: harassment, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances.
• Provides appropriate guidance to hospital management and individuals.
• Advises and assists management staff in counseling, disciplining or terminating employees as a result of performance, behavior, and attendance actions.
• Serves as the HR representative on the Harassment Committee.
• Prepares and maintains employee handbook.
• Develops, reviews, and updates Hospital and Human Resources department policies and procedures as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting.
• Extended periods of computer usage.
• Required to walk to various areas throughout the departments or medical complex.
• This may require the use of elevators and/or stairs.

Working Environment

• Standard, high volume office environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state labor laws related to all aspects of human resources.
• Organize and prioritize multiple projects.
• Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Interface with management and employees at all levels of the organization.

Additional Job Description

• The position is remote with the requirement to have an onsite presence at locations Berkeley Medical Center, Jefferson Medical Center, and Grant Memorial Hospital as needed.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Shift: United States of America (Exempt)