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UNC Health · 10 hours ago

Director Employee Relations

Morrisville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

UNC Health is an inclusive organization with a mission to improve health and well-being in the communities it serves. The HCS Director of Employee Relations will lead the development and execution of employee relations strategies, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive work environment while overseeing a team of HR professionals.

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Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance and oversight of comprehensive Employee Relations strategy and programs ensuring ensure seamless coordination, compliance, and exceptional service delivery for teammates

Ensure alignment with UNC Health business objectives and culture, resulting in integrated solutions for employee-related issues that are built and delivered in support of the department and organizational expectations

Oversee the thorough investigation and resolution of complex employee issues fairly and consistently. Lead investigations at leadership level

Develop and execute data-driven strategic roadmap to proactively address issues, mitigate risk, inform decision-making that is scalable across the healthcare system

Partner with legal counsel to respond to employment-related litigation and regulatory matters

Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Compliance, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships

Manage and foster compliant and consistent administration of ADA, PWFA processes across the system

Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies, and mitigate legal risks

Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and foster a positive workplace culture, compliant with laws and regulations including (ADA, PWFA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, EEOC, Title VII) as well as state and local applicable laws

Drive accountability within and develop a team of ER professionals ensuring they are trained and equipped for their roles, adhere to industry best practices and are culture champions for UNC Health

Support the development and tracking of employee relations metrics to identify and predict trends. Use these insights to proactively create programs and practices that address potential issues and optimize the employee experience

Ensuring training and coaching to Employee Relations and HR staff, managers, and teammates on ER issues, company policies and relevant employment compliance issues

Possess a high level of integrity and confidentiality

Qualification

Employee Relations StrategyLabor Law ComplianceInvestigative ExperienceData-Driven Decision MakingLeadership ExperienceTeam BuildingAnalytical SkillsHR/ER Technology FamiliarityCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

JD required

Requires ten (10) years of experience to include five (5) years of experience managing an employee relations team

Hands-on investigations experience, including employee interviews, investigative data analysis, and production of investigative documentation

Extensive experience with employment and human resources related laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices

Experience in employee relations investigations providing an evidence based, customer-first approach to work and thriving in a fast-paced business environment

Demonstrated leadership experience

Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills

Experience with building a team and developing others

Proven ability designing and administering scalable employee relations and compliance related processes and programs that drive change

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Familiarity with HR/ER technology