Employee Relations Partner

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match (4

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP and mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, WA seeks an Employee Relations Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and caregivers on employee relations matters. You will identify risks, coach leaders, and collaborate on compliant solutions to foster positive caregiver experiences.

You will build strong relationships, support fair employment practices, and work with HR, Legal, and Compliance to address complex ER issues while aligning with PeaceHealth’s values and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years Human resources experience, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience in a HRBP or equivalent role, focused on relationship development.
• Labor relations experience.
• Certifications such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders and caregivers on employee relations matters, providing guidance on workplace concerns and policy interpretation.
• Assess employee relations concerns, identify risks and root causes, and partner to implement compliant resolutions.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and support to leaders in managing employee and labor relations issues.
• Facilitate resolution of workplace conflicts through coaching and mediation.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations and ensure confidential handling in line with policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, COEs, HRSC, Legal, and Compliance to address complex ER matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Mediation

Investigation

Communication

Healthcare operations

Workforce metrics

MS Office

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an Employee Relations Partner in Vancouver, Washington....

This Employee Relations Partner serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to leaders and caregivers on employee relations matters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to address workplace concerns and foster positive caregiver experiences. Proactively identifies risks, trends, and emerging issues, and collaborates with appropriate internal partners to assess situations, develop recommendations, and implement effective, compliant solutions. Builds strong relationships across the organization to support consistent application of policies, practices, and organizational values. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning by actively pursuing professional development opportunities, strengthening employee relations expertise, and enhancing skills and competencies to meet evolving organizational and workforce needs.

What you will enjoy:

• Serving as a strategic advisor to leaders and caregivers on employee relations matters, providing guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance issues, conduct matters, conflict resolution, and the consistent application of organizational practices.
• Conducting timely and thorough assessments of employee relations concerns, identifying risks, trends, and root causes. Partners with leaders and appropriate internal stakeholders to develop and implement effective resolutions that align with organizational values, policies, and legal requirements.
• Providing consultation, coaching, and support to leaders in managing employee and labor relations issues, fostering positive workplace relationships, enhancing employee engagement, and promoting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Facilitating the resolution of workplace conflicts through coaching, mediation, and problem-solving techniques, helping leaders and caregivers achieve constructive and sustainable outcomes.
• Conducts or supports workplace investigations and reviews of employee and labor relations concerns, ensuring matters are addressed objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partnering closely with HR colleagues, Centers of Excellence (COEs), the HR Service Center (HRSC), Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to address complex employee and labor relations matters and promote consistent practices across the organization.
• Collaborating with HR leadership and business leaders to identify emerging employee relations trends and organizational risks, recommending proactive strategies and interventions to support workforce effectiveness and caregiver well-being.
• Building strong relationships with leaders and caregivers, serving as a trusted resource and advocate for fair, consistent, and values-based employment practices that support PeaceHealth’s mission and culture.
  

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training and experience.
• Master's Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years Human resources experience, or equivalent leadership experience, including an understanding of a shared services organization.
• Previous experience in a HRBP or equivalent role, strongly oriented towards relationship development.
• Labor relations experience.
• Certified Professional Human Resources, SHRM Certified Professional, Certified Senior Professional Human Resources or SHRM Senior Certified Professional preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, federal and state laws with a working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines
• Knowledge of employee & labor relations
• Mediation and conflict resolutions skills
• Investigation skills
• Ability to develop and present concise information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsUnderstanding of operations within the healthcare industry
• Ability to identify, utilize and interpret workforce-related metrics
• Proficient in the use of MS Office application
• Proficient in the use of a major HRIS solution

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $91,748 – $137,633 annually. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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