Employee Relations Partner, Human Resources

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Tuition reimbursement

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Waterloo, IA, is seeking an Employee Relations Partner for a full-time on-site role. This position involves day-to-day administration of employee relations functions, providing solutions, and handling investigations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and at least 3 years of Employee Relations experience. The role emphasizes fostering a positive work environment and assisting leadership with employee issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Employee Relations experience required, including conducting investigations.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive employee relations climate by providing guidance to leaders.
• Ensure timely handling of grievance and policy interpretation requests.
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of employee relations problems.

Skills

Coaching leaders on employee situations

Conflict resolution

Assessing personal biases

Understanding Just Culture principles

Asking probing questions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Job description

Overview

Employee Relations Partner - Human Resources

Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA

Full-time, On-site position

The Employee Relations Partner is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the employee relations function for assigned business unit/service line. Administration includes consultation on employee relations issues for team members and leadership and facilitation of initiatives to foster a positive employee relations environment that aligns with UnityPoint Health’s FOCUS Values and Just Culture. This individual is responsible for employee relations investigations and reporting, identifying and recommending solutions, and providing ongoing documentation as appropriate.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Helps to maintain a positive employee relations climate by proactively providing guidance to leaders and responding to team member inquiries
• Ensure timely and compliant handling of all assigned grievance, discipline and policy interpretation requests and provide advice and counsel to team members.
• Works collaboratively with team members and departmental leadership in carrying out their responsibilities on employee relations matters
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee appeals and grievances
• Provides guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to leaders and team members; helps team members and leaders settle work-related conflicts through advice and guidance
• Partners with the Law Department in conducting employee relations investigations
• Lead the ADA interactive process with team members and partner with Employee Health to support the ADA Interactive process and assist with finding light duty work.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience of Employee Relations experience required, including conducting investigations.

Other:

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Ability to coach leaders on dealing with delicate employee situations and conflict resolution.
• Able to assess potential personal biases
• Full understanding of Just Culture principles
• Ability to ask probing questions to identify symptoms and root causes of problems
• Fosters and maintains relationships with HRBPs and other partners.