Human Resources Employee Relations Consultant

Job Summary Location: Methodist Corporate Office Address: 825 S 169th St. - Omaha, NE Travel to other Methodist Affiliates as required Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, business hours Develops relationships and interfaces with external and internal customers as needed to address employee relations issues, provide guidance on employee related situations, assist in fielding questions on all aspects of HR and serve as a consultant/advocate to employees as well as members of the leadership team. Responsibilities Hires, trains, develops and supervises assigned staff. Monitors, counsels and evaluates staff performances. Builds and maintains strong relationships with management teams to be viewed as a trustworthy and skilled resources person while advocating for employees and the organization. Assists employees, supervisors, and all levels of management with resolution of employee-related questions, problems, and/or related performance improvement activity through advice and recommendation as suggested by Methodist Health System (MHS) practice and policy. Ensures employee relations activities comply with the organization’s core values, guidelines, administrative practices and established governmental regulation. Assists in investigations and internal audits of employee relations issues and makes recommendations to resolve issues in accordance with policies, practices and procedures. Partners in providing necessary supporting documentation and feedback for applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints, unemployment claims, Worker's Compensation, Family Medical Leave (FML), complex leave of absence cases and exit interviews. Assists in the development and review of organizational and division policies and procedures, and designs appropriate courses of action. Drafts new policies and revisions to current policies. Assists in the development of employee and leadership news regarding trends, new/updated policies, events and development opportunities. Assists in the development, design and implementation of workplace learning for a variety of audiences. Works collaboratively with Methodist Health System Human Resources (MHS HR) and Leadership to establish and maintain organization development/management development programs and resources. Develops and conducts leadership educational series. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Schedule Days Mon - Fri Job Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources Management. Continuing education in HR Management, employee relations or certification coursework. Experience Requires five to seven years’ experience in employee relations and organization development. Experience in facilitating employee relations issues, developing/supporting policies, facilitating and authoring training and development program. License/Certifications N/A Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to organize and monitor several complex issues simultaneously. Local travel as needed to serve affiliate needs. Requires advanced written and oral communication skills and advanced knowledge of human resources principles and practices. Advanced knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act, federal accommodations law, employment law and general wage/hour policies normally acquired with 5-7 years experience in the employee relations or HR generalist role. Physical Requirements Weight Demands Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Physical Activity Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Lifting Pulling/Pushing Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Fingering/Touching Grasping Keyboarding/typing Reaching Repetitive Motions Sitting Speaking/talking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing Seeing/Visual Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nebraska Methodist Hospital