Employee & Labor Relations Strategist

Rhode Island Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist to serve as the初 contact for intake and assessment of employee concerns, investigations, grievances, and performance improvement. The role models the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

You will support managers, conduct investigations, and manage grievance processes, while collaborating with HRBP and HRSC to resolve issues promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business or related field required or equivalent experience.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a role with regular engagement with employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee and labor relations inquiries regarding policies and contracts.
• Conduct interviews and gather information for investigations and grievances.
• Maintain documentation and support reductions in force and union processes.
• Advise managers on performance improvement and termination considerations.
• Manage grievance procedures with HRBP and coordinate with HRSC.
• Review talent data in Power BI and share insights with HRBP.
• Coordinate training and communicate policies to staff and managers.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Conflict management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Cultural competence

Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Labor Relations / Business or related field

PHR/SPHR certification (preferred)

3+ years in employee relations or HR role

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Brown University Health seeks an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist to serve as the初 contact for intake and assessment of employee concerns, investigations, grievances, and performance improvement. The role models the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

You will support managers, conduct investigations, and manage grievance processes, while collaborating with HRBP and HRSC to resolve issues promptly and effectively.