Employee Relations Advisor

Job Objective

Under the direction of the Manager of Employee & Labor Relations, provide staff support in the areas of employee relations, complaint resolution, equal opportunity, personnel policies/procedures and special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Management: Consult with managers on various Human Resources (HR) and employee relations matters. Make disciplinary action recommendations regarding personnel issues, up to and including termination, in accordance with AVMC policy and procedures and state/federal law. Participate in reviewing performance evaluations for appropriateness/completeness. Assist Directors with difficult performance evaluations. Make recommendations regarding action plans for employees not meeting standards.
• Collaboration with Staff: Provide day-to-day guidance related to the application and interpretation of HR policies/procedures. Guide employees or terminated employees regarding appropriate formal and informal complaint resolution process. Explain applicable policies and procedures related to the employee complaint and grievance resolution process. Facilitate, investigate, and document findings regarding complaints related to the working environment, employee performance, Medical Center policy violations, and issues between employees/managers. Participate in reviewing/developing/writing/communicating HR policies/procedures.
• Collaboration with Outside Agencies: Respond to unemployment claims and participate in unemployment hearings. Receive, investigate