Empl Relations Business Ptr

Harris Health; Bellaire (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner to provide HR support for employees and leaders across designated pavilions. You will advise on performance, investigations, policy interpretation, and employee grievances, collaborating with unions when needed.

You will handle investigations, training, and guidance on complex ER issues while aligning with compliance and HR strategies. Hybrid work options available within Harris County, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• SHRM-CP/SHRMSCP preferred (not mandatory)
• 2+ years in HR disciplines including Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, or Organizational Development
• Strong communication skills, bilingual Spanish preferred
• Proficiencies in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Provide HR/Employee Relations support for employees and leaders in designated pavilions.
• Advise leaders on Employee Relations issues including performance management, investigations, policy interpretation, grievances, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, and ADAAA.
• Conduct investigations, provide training, and advise on complex HR issues.
• Liaison with Union representatives for corrective actions when appropriate.
• Facilitate Employee Grievance panels and participate in ER strategy committees.

Skills

Analytical

Medical Terms

Research

Risk Mitigation

Labor and Employment Law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Employee Relations Business Partner provides HR/Employee Relations support for employees and leaders in designated pavilions. Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders on Employee Relations related issues including: performance management, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, employee grievances, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, & ADAAA. Provides interpretation of Harris Health related policies, conducts investigations, training, and provides advice on complex/escalated HR issues and concerns. Liaison with Union representatives concerning employee corrective actions when appropriate. Responsible for the facilitation of the Employee Grievance panels. Participates on ad-hoc committees related to Employee Relations Strategy. Tracks and generates reporting around various Employee Relations functions. Partners with corporate compliance on allegations requiring an HR investigation. Formulates relationships across the HR functions to deliver value-added service to the business unit they support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field
• Licenses & Certification: SHRM-CP. SHRMSCP, SHRM- GCP, SHRBP preferred
• Work Experience: Two (2) Years Work Experience with In-depth working knowledge and experience of human resource disciplines including any combination of: Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Effectiveness & Development, Workforce Leaders, and Business & HR strategy.
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking); Bilingual Skills Preferred / Language: Spanish, Preferred); Writing /Correspondence and Reports
• Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, P.C., Typing

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, Research, Other; Risk Mitigation, Labor and Employment Law
• Work Schedule: Flexible; Travel, Eligible for Telecommute; Hybrid
• Other Requirements: Must demonstrate knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADAAA etc.)
• Equipment Operated: Standard Office Equipment