EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Clay Today; Muskegon (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County invites applications for an Employee Relations Specialist in the HealthWest department. This role handles conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and accommodations while guiding supervisory staff in employee relations topics.

The position partners with the HR Compliance Supervisor to ensure adherence to county rules, executes subpoenas when needed, and supports transformative staff development and fair processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Human Services plus two years of employee/labor relations experience.
• OR High school diploma with five years of employee/labor relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, reasonable accommodations, FMLA/leaves of absence, and program/team restructurings.
• Train HealthWest supervisory staff in employee relations topics, mentoring, coaching, and developing supervisory competency.
• Coordinate with the Muskegon County HR Compliance Supervisor to ensure compliance with county personnel rules and procedures.
• Gather information for subpoenas and participate in legal proceedings as requested by the HR Compliance Supervisor.
• Contribute to creating a transparent, fair, and equitable employee relations process and develop supervisory staff confidence in guidance and training from HR.

Education

Bachelor's degree + Human Resources/related field

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Job description

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for handling conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, reasonable accommodation, Family and Medical Leave, leaves of absence, and program/team restructuring that may include position changes and layoffs, for a non-union department of Muskegon County. The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for training HealthWest supervisory staff in employee relations topics, providing mentoring and coaching, and developing supervisory competency. The person in this position works closely with the Muskegon County Human Resources Compliance Supervisor when handling employee relations issues to ensure HealthWest is complying with Muskegon County Personnel Rules and procedures. The Employee Relations Specialist gathers information for subpoenas and participates in legal proceedings as requested by the Muskegon County Human Resources Compliance Supervisor. The overarching goal for this position is to create a transparent employee relations process that makes staff feel confident that it is fair and equitable. In addition, the position aims to develop supervisory staff who are not only confident in their jobs but also have confidence in the guidance and training they receive from Human Resources.

1. Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or Human Services and two (2) years of employee/labor relations experience;
2. OR Have a high school diploma and five (5) years of employee/labor relations experience.
3. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
4. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but not Required

• 1. Bilingual candidates are highly desired.
• 2. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• 3. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class works remotely in a home office, but travels to HealthWest locations to attend meetings, training, conduct investigations, and provide staff assistance. The person in this position also travels to other county locations and out of county for other events such as training, conferences, meetings, etc.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE