Human Resource Specialist I-Employee Relations

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY seeks an experienced HR Employee Relations professional to manage organization-wide employee relations programs and policy implementation. You will assess employee matters, provide consultative services, and guide management on corrective actions, including suspensions and terminations.

The role emphasizes investigations, employee communications, and proactive employee relations initiatives within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong understanding of employee relations principles.
• Ability to advise management on corrective actions and policy interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, resolves, or escalates team member related matters; escalates to manager as needed.
• Provides consultative services to management and staff on personnel policies and procedures, performance issues, and employee relations matters.
• Advises management on corrective actions, including suspensions and involuntary terminations.
• Administers programs related to positive employee relations: communications, exit interviews, problem resolution, etc.
• Manages complex personnel investigations.
• Leads and may assist in preparing presentations/in-services on employee relations topics.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

HR policies

Consultative services

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration or HR

Job description

| | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health System | Department: HR Employee RelationsJob Summary:Responsible for the development and implementation of approved organization wide employee and labor relations policies, programs, and practices.Job Responsibilities:Assesses, resolves, or escalates team member related matters; escalates to manager as needed.Provides other HR professionals, management team members, and team members consultative services with regard to personnel policies and procedures, performance issues, and other employee relations issues.Provides management team members guidance into conducting fact findings into allegations of policy violations.Advises management and team members on corrective actions, including the approval of all suspensions and involuntary terminations.Administers programs related to positive employee relations: team member communications, employee exit interviews, problem resolution, etc.Manages complex personnel investigations.Leads and may assist in preparing and conducting presentations/in-services/orientation about employee relations relative to corrective actions, problem resolutions, proactive employee relations, performance improvement plans, communications, etc.Researches, administers, and interprets various labor laws as they relate to employee relations.Administers state unemployment insurance process.Supports Human Resource Development and Employee Engagement activities, as needed.Impacts quality and timeliness of deliverables.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under general supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Requires a strong understanding of the specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceA minimum of 2 years' relevant experience requiredEducationBachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field as determined by the organization required upon hire.Additional Education InformationA combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationNo licensure/certification/registration requiredOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Office Environment)Standing: OccasionallyWalking: OccasionallySitting: FrequentlyLifting 0-25 lbs.: RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: RarelyClimbing: RarelyBending/Stooping: RarelyKneeling: RarelyCrouching/Crawling: RarelyReaching: OccasionallyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: RarelyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: Low-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.