EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Employee Relations SpecialistThe 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.Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications1. 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; OR Have a high school diploma and five (5) years of employee/labor relations experience. 2. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment. 3. 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 Conditions / Work LocationPHYSICAL 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.Benefits**Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan.CONTRACT SECTION - BENEFITMedical Insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance – 10%Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsNo Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsMonthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA,Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentLincoln Financial 457b - **In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b planDental Insurance - 15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentVision Insurance - 15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentBenefit Option - In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50Retirement - Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.Retiree Insurance - Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.Life Insurance and AD & D - Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentLong Term Disability - No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting periodAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentSick Leave - 10 days per year, accumulated.385 days. per pay periodAccrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90thday of employment.Annual Leave - 13 days, accumulated.500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart.Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout - Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.Personal Days - 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeitedAvailable upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County serviceHolidays - 13 daysCOLA/Longevity - COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.Voluntary Benefits(100% employee paid) - Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentStudent Loan Forgiveness - You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).*Rates and coverage are always subject to change.