What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Partner position at UnityPoint Health?
Employee Relations Business Partner
Full Time; FTE 1.0
8:00am-4:30pm
Rock Island, IL
The Employee Relations Partner is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the employee relations function for assigned business unit/service line. Administration includes consultation on employee relations issues for team members and leadership and facilitation of initiatives to foster a positive employee relations environment that aligns with UnityPoint Health’s FOCUS Values and Just Culture. This individual is responsible for employee relations investigations and reporting, identifying and recommending solutions, and providing ongoing documentation as appropriate.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and compliant handling of all assigned grievance, discipline and policy interpretation requests and provide advice and counsel to team members.
- Works collaboratively with team members and departmental leadership in carrying out their responsibilities on employee relations matters
- Participates in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee appeals and grievances
- Responds effectively to employee relations queries, including questions on policies and practices.
- Consults with Human Resources Business Partner on employee relations issues as needed
- Participates in the development and delivery of training; Assists in communication of policies and procedures
- Stay current on state employment and labor practices. Ensure workplace policies are current and in compliance with applicable local laws and notify management of regulatory changes. Proactively researches information to ensure compliance, provide appropriate consultation, and avoid/eliminate exposure to the organization
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
Experience:
3 years’ experience of Employee Relations experience required, including conducting investigations.
Professional Attributes & Skills
- Ability to coach leaders on dealing with delicate employee situations and conflict resolution.
- Understands UnityPoint Health’s culture and value
- Able to assess potential personal biases
- Full understanding of Just Culture principles
- Ability to ask probing questions to identify symptoms and root causes of problems
- Fosters and maintains relationships with HRBPs and other partners.
- Demonstrates empathy and develops trusted relationships
- Must maintain a calm presence during stressful situations and demonstrate an ability to deescalate situations
- Area of Interest: Business Professionals;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Human Resources;
- Shift: 8a-4:30pm;
- Job ID: 155449;
