Employee Relations Consultant - Human Resources - FT - Days - MHS

Employee Relations Consultant

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Job Description

The Employee Relations Consultant engages in a variety of employee relations issues and responsibilities. The Employee Relations Consultant supports a positive work environment by providing guidance to both management and employees on key labor laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Reporting to the Manager of Employee Relations, this role involves mediating disputes to ensure fairness, assisting managers with performance challenges, and helping to boost employee satisfaction and maintain organizational integrity.

Responsibilities

Analysis and Recommendations: Conducts root cause analysis and provides recommendations regarding policy changes, development, and interpretation to ensure consistent application across the organization.

Conflict Resolution: Assists with conflict resolution, which may involve facilitating or mediating difficult escalated conversations.

Policy and Compliance Guidance: Learns and helps interpret company policies, ensuring adherence to labor laws.

Training Support: Co-facilitates training sessions designed to assist leaders in effectively managing employee work performance and behavior.

Case Management and Analysis: Manages multiple simultaneous cases while maintaining detailed records, providing related analytical data, and analyzing trends to determine appropriate next steps.

Documentation and Confidentiality: Maintains appropriate documentation in a case tracking system and conducts all job aspects with an appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity to employees and organizational data, including secure document storage and disclosing information only on a need-to-know basis.

Grievance Process Management: Supports the entire employee grievance process, from initiation to closure, managing all communication, documentation, and tracking.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, HR LEGAL/REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelors (Required)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 20%
• Climbing = 20%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Reaching = 20%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 20%
• Running = 20%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 20%
• Standing = 40%
• Walking = 40%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 60%