Strategic Employee Relations Partner

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability

HSA/Tax-advantaged accounts

FSA

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan support

Backup childcare and eldercare

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks an Employee Relations Partner to advise leaders on employee relations and to drive improvements in policies, processes, and controls.

The role collaborates with the People Team to address staffing issues and ensure lawful, fair handling of disciplinary actions. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR employee relations experience, strong investigative and analytical skills, and formal HR certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required; 5 years HR Employee Relations/Consulting experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum five years HR experience with at least 3 years handling employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and EEO regulations; ability to interpret and apply policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to leaders and employees on employee relations matters.
• Investigates workplace issues such as harassment or hostile work environment reports.
• Coaches leaders to implement positive practices to boost engagement and retention.
• Maintains knowledge of EEOC regulations and relevant employment laws.
• Partners with legal, Compliance, and other teams on employee related matters.
• Responds to unemployment and regulatory claims.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Investigation skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR or SPHR or SHRM certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago seeks an Employee Relations Partner to advise leaders on employee relations and to drive improvements in policies, processes, and controls.

The role collaborates with the People Team to address staffing issues and ensure lawful, fair handling of disciplinary actions. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR employee relations experience, strong investigative and analytical skills, and formal HR certifications.