Employee/Labor Relations Specialist

Employee/Labor Relations Specialist The Employee/Labor Relations Specialist provides consultation and assistance to the El Rio Health HR Representatives, leaders, and employees as it relates to human resource policies, practices, job performance, pay practices, collective bargaining and labor law, consistent with El Rio Health mission and values, philosophy, policies and applicable state and federal law. Responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting effective employment investigations, consultation regarding performance management, and progressive discipline, interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, and resolution of grievances. The Employee/Labor Relations Specialist will liaise with labor union representatives, conduct exit interviews, analyze employee data and make recommendations to management. The Employee/Labor Relations Specialist works in conjunction with and support the Human Resources Department. The primary goal of the El Rio Health Employee Relations Specialist is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Relations or related field from an accredited college or university. SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Credential, Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) Five (5) years’ experience in working effectively with complex employment and labor relations issues; this experience must include three (3) years’ experience with supervising professionals, and performing duties at a level equivalent to those performed by an HR Leader dealing with employee and labor negotiations. Five (5) years’ experience addressing and resolving issues related to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policies Americans with Disabilities Act policies Family Medical Leave Act policies Demonstrates extensive knowledge and ability to: Apply and assure compliance with employment laws, policies and collective bargaining agreements in administering all aspects of HR policies and practices. Monitor HR standards, and policies and procedures. Effectively communicate, build relationships, and work with a variety of individuals and groups, in a constructive and collaborative manner Manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.   Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.  If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements. If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.   Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities: Master’s Degree in Human Relations or related field from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Seven (7) years’ experience working in a Human Resources Department; preferably with Labor Union partnerships.   Core Competencies: Business Acumen Consultation Project Management Critical Evaluation Negotiation Tactics Relationship Management Leadership and Navigation El Rio Health is a diverse and inclusive organization. We are invested in helping you and your family Create Tomorrow. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    El Rio Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.    It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.   El Rio Health requires all employees (except those 100% working remotely) to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. If the prospective employee does not possess this prior to hire, fingerprint application must be completed within 7 days post hire.   Please note regarding COVID and influenza Vaccine: All new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (to include any available boosters) and influenza as a condition of employment.   All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive. El Rio Health is a Non-profit 501 (c3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by allapplicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.