Employee Relations Consultant

What Employee Relations & Labor Relations contributes to Cardinal Health Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies. Employee Relations provides impartial advice and counsel to managers and employees on a wide variety of employee relations and management issues. This job family is responsible for conducting investigations, preparing responses to federal, state and local governmental agencies and conducing organizational health engagements focusing on positive employee relations. Labor Relations is responsible for ensuring the health of existing collective bargaining agreements, educating management on union awareness and addressing third party attempts to organize our workforce. About Organizational Health and Labor Relations Organizational Health & Labor Relations is responsible for promoting positive employee relations and monitoring employee trends that may escape to adverse labor or workplace action(s). If those actions take place, Organizational Health and Labor Relations operationalizes resources to ensure direct employer-employee relationships. Responsibilities Organizational Health Engagement (OHE) Facilitation: Partner with employees and leadership teams to build healthy culture. Perform operational culture engagements in distribution, manufacturing, and clinical facilities. Gather employee feedback through focus groups and boots-on-the-ground interactions. Educate leadership teams on union awareness and best-demonstrated practices. Analyze employee feedback to determine notable trends and deliver actionable recommendations. Conduct 15-20 engagements, annually. Travel to facilities 50% of time, with short notice at times. Project Support and Labor Relations: Develop programs, tools and processes to promote organizational health, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement. Publish educational labor relations materials for operations leaders and HR managers. Identify labor relations trends and risks to proactively recommend mitigation strategies. Support company response to labor events requiring quick action and travel on short notice. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred 5+ years’ experience in people leadership, employee relations, labor relations, or related field preferred Experience working with frontline operations employees within distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, etc. Preferred Experience providing proactive, positive employee relations in union-free operations. Strong working knowledge of labor law, employment law, HR policies and HR practices Strong communication and influencing skills Ability to work independently and take initiative Ability to establish relationships with hourly employees and multi-level leadership Ability to remain effective and act with sound judgement in high-pressure environments Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, data analysis, and social media What is expected of you and others at this level Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope Projects may have significant and long-term impact Provides solutions which may set precedent Independently determines method for completion of new projects Receives guidance on overall project objectives Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues Anticipated salary range: $105,100-$120,080 Bonus eligible: Yes Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 08/07/2026 The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr