HR Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health

West Orange (NJ)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plans

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join the Employee Relations Center of Excellence. You will investigate workplace concerns, draft findings, and advise HR Partners and leaders across the system.

You will also train staff, analyze data, and support regional HR initiatives while upholding confidentiality and equity across the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; PHR/SPHR preferred.
4–6 years general HR experience; at least 3 years in employee relations.
Experience conducting complex investigations and writing reports.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and coaching to HR partners and managers.
Triages cases/complaints by risk/urgency.
Conduct timely investigations and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.
Enter data and generate periodic reports.
Support education and training materials for employees and leaders.

Skills

HR knowledge

Conflicts resolution

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

HR Acuity

PeopleSoft

Job description

Req #: 0000267753
Category: Human Resources
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Employee Relations
Pay Range: $99,900.00 - $129,900.00 per year
Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Job Title: HR Specialist
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: Employee Relations
Req #: 0000267753
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $99,900.00 - $129,900.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Employee Relations Specialist is a member of a Center of Excellence (CoE) at RWJBarnabas Health, the largest academic healthcare system in New Jersey.

As a key member of a ER Center of Excellence, the ER Specialist provides support and guidance across the System to Human Resource Business Partners, Directors, and CHROs in addressing violations of System policies, performance management challenges, workplace disputes, compliance complaints, EEO issues, and ADA guidance.

Serving as a neutral party, the ER Specialist conducts timely internal investigations; writing clear, concise, accurate written reports of findings and proposed remedial actions.

The ER Specialist coaches and collaborates with site Human Resources in identifying and mitigating employment risks and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, fairness and equity.

They also support the accurate recording, analysis and reporting of data and increasing the understanding of employees and leaders through training sessions and educational materials.

The position requires the ability to operate in the gray as well as superior attention to detail, communication, creativity, critical thinking, empathy, facilitation, mediation, objectivity and organizational skills.

A typical day as an Employee Relations Specialist looks like:

Delivers expertise, consultation, guidance and coaching to HR Business Partners and Managers throughout the health care system on best practices, laws, policies and regulations
Triages cases/complaints according to risk/urgency
Conducts timely, thoughtful, thorough investigations; identifies policies, documents, media, etc. to be reviewed and analyzed; identifies complainants/participants/subject-matter experts/witnesses and schedules/conducts interviews
Prepares investigatory reports; findings/recommendations
Enter data in accordance with policy
Prepares and provides periodic, and ad hoc, reports, as required
Identifies workplace trends and collaborates with the affiliated Human Resources Department to address
Partners with senior leadership and/or internal or outside employment counsel as required
Maintains confidentiality throughout the process and in handling documentation
Delivers presentations, conducts workshops and prepares educational materials to increase the understanding of employees and stakeholders
Participates on designated System committee/work groups
Remains current with applicable laws, regulations and/or standards Federal, State and local
Travel within the region required
May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State employment laws eg. ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, Civil Rights Act of 1964 & 1991, Equal Pay Act, FMLA, GINA, NJCEPA, NJFLA and NJLAD
Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and related privacy laws and regulations
Proven proficiency in Employee Relations/Human Resources software eg HR Acuity, PeopleSoft
Proven proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word
Experience in conducting complex, internal investigations and writing investigatory reports
Experience in preparing educational materials and delivering high quality, effective presentations to large and small audiences
Demonstrated emotional intelligence; ability to set effective boundaries
Strong communication skills ability to interact and relate to individuals of diverse disabilities and backgrounds
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

To Be Considered For This Role You Must Have

Bachelor s degree in a related field. PHR, SPHR or related, preferred. Experience Required: Four (4) to six (6) years general Human Resources experience; at least three (3) years directly managing complex employee relations issues

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer