Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

at NorthShore University Health System in Skokie, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Position Highlights:
Position: Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Location: Skokie, Elmhurst, Warrenville (Illinois)
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Required Travel: Yes, between Endeavor sites

Job Summary:
This position handles employee and physician relations support for Endeavor Health. This role serves as an advocate to employees and an internal consultant to leaders regarding routine and complex employee relations and physician relations matters, Endeavor Health policy interpretation and application, wage and hour compliance, FMLA, Harassment policy and Leave of Absence policies. Position will require some travel between Endeavor Health entities.

What you will do:
Serves as an advocate to employees and as an internal consultant to leaders regarding employee and physician relations matters, Endeavor Health policy interpretation and application. Provides recommended course of action related to employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, contracts and employment agreements
Conducts thorough investigations and recommends appropriate resolution to address issues. Partners with Legal, Risk, Quality and other areas of expertise needed to determine appropriate resolution. Prepares written response when needed
Collaborates with Manager, Legal and Professional Staff Office to prepare and review documentation ensuring accuracy and compliance with NS policies, contracts, physician employment agreements and applicable law
Investigates and responds to Corporate Compliance complaints
Responds to charges, in partnership with Legal, from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Human Rights and others, by gathering relevant information, completing written responses and attending hearings if appropriate
Represents NorthShore in the unemployment hearing process by gathering relevant information, educating manager, submitting response and participating in the hearing
Informs Director, HR Physician Relations, Manager, HR Employee Relations and/or HR Business Partner of trends in employee relations matters, unresolved issues and potential legal issues
Maintains knowledge of changes in employment law and how it applies to current policies
Assists in creating standard operating procedures aligned to key policies for the employee relations team
Assists and/or serves as a subject matter expert in organizational, HR and/or customer projects and initiatives, as needed
Other duties as assigned

What you will need:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. Master's degree in related field strongly preferred
Experience: 3 years+ HR generalist and/or employee relations experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting; labor relations experience preferred
Unique or Preferred Skills:
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with all levels of NorthShore staff and the general public
Must be a persuasive and effective communicator, with the ability to relate to people across all levels and diverse backgrounds
Experience developing relationships with and consulting with all levels of staff and management
Ability to handle interactions with discretion, tact and courtesy
Must have strong analytical reasoning skills, be a strong independent thinker and decision maker
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present written material (investigation reports, proposals, EEOC position statements, project summaries) as needed
Strong attention to details
Experience and interest in working successfully in a fast-paced, multi-site, complex and changing environment
Ability to assist managers in the resolution of employee and labor issues through advice and counsel
Ability to prioritize and organize work and work independently
Demonstrated ability to learn about internal customers' business operations, needs and challenges
Strong customer focus orientation
Previous experience in conflict-resolution and mediation between employees within various levels within the organization
Knowledge of union awareness/prevention and labor strategies and state and federal employment laws pertaining to labor organizing
Demonstrates in-depth and current knowledge of local, state and federal laws pertaining to employment policies and practices.
Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare... For full info follow application link.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.