Employee Relations Partner

About the role

The Employee Relations (ER) Partner at Indiana University Health is an HR professional who specializes in maintaining positive relationships between team members and the organization. This role supports advanced practice providers and physicians across the entire state system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-life cycle investigations to resolve issues, provide strategic guidance on employee policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Minimize organizational liability by appropriately interpreting and applying current employment laws and engaging Legal when necessary.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, and conflicts, working collaboratively with other HR professionals and management to develop and implement strategies to improve employee morale, engagement, and productivity.
• Compile and analyze relevant employee relations-based data and reporting to identify trends as warranted.
• Provide counseling services to team members/leaders and participate in dismissal processes.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to manage employee discipline and performance improvement processes.
• Provide feedback to management and develop and conduct employee relations training programs related to employment law and HR policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of HR-related experience.
• Preferably a minimum of 3-5 years of Employee Relations experience.
• Human Resources certification strongly preferred (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Able to guide the application of HR-related regulations and laws (e.g. FLSA; COBRA; ADA; FMLA; etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze data and provide insights for improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Advanced Practice Provider and Physician Employee Relations.
• Educational background in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience in managing employee relations and investigations.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Employee Relations expertise.
• Compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Counseling and conflict resolution.
• Training development and delivery.
• Collaboration with HR and business leaders.

Benefits

Indiana University Health offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is full-time and based in Indianapolis, IN.