Yale New Haven Health · 1 month ago
Employee Relations Coordinator
Yale New Haven Health is committed to providing a high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment and quality. The Employee Relations Coordinator will support various HR initiatives, provide employee relations assistance, and manage HRIS and benefits administration while ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinates various HR initiatives such as Bring Your Child to Work Day, Know Your Numbers and other delivery network sponsored events as required
Assist with implementation of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) events and initiatives
Prepare and implement presentations to Leadership and HR Center of Excellence (COE) coordination
Data management, administration in re Employee Engagement Survey
Administer Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Respond to department, finance data requests (turnover, vacancy, recruiting, etc.)
Serve as backup resource for employee relations matters
Serve as primary resource to triage unemployment compensation claims/correspondence to the appropriate HR lead/HRBP
Interprets policies to employees and/or supervisors to assist management in formulating responses
Ensures managers are aware of affirmative action goals and efforts to increase representation among minority populations
Facilitates employee communications efforts and provides appropriate feedback to management regarding responses, questions, or concerns
Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures and documentation
Facilitate exit interviews with employees to gather information regarding company policies, benefits, salary and work environment
Responsible for providing support to users on Manager Self Service and Employee Self Service. Trouble shoots and resolves issues
Coordinates reporting requests as needed
Process changes in HRIS/Lawson to include new hire and other data entry as necessary
Assists in case management activities related to workers' compensation and disability claims
Responds to questions or concerns regarding employee benefit plans, workers' compensation, disability claims, and tuition reimbursement program, as appropriate. Explains benefit plans and answers employee questions. Resolves issues as they arise
Responds to questions or concerns regarding Employee Leave requests
Assist managers with maintaining and updating job descriptions as necessary
Demonstrates positive customer service skills in dealing with all internal and external clients. If unable to answer a question or request assists caller in identifying appropriate resource
Performs other HR generalist duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required
One year experience in Human Resources with a working knowledge of Recruitment, HRIS, and/or Employee Relations strongly preferred
Candidate will demonstrate excellent customer relations, listening and writing skills
Must be able to communicate with compassion and courtesy
Excellent analytical and computer skills
Must have excellent PC skills including word, excel, PowerPoint and database management
Strong background and knowledge of Human Resource regulations and procedures including Wage and Hour, Benefits, Family Medical Leave, Recruitment and Salary Administration
Should be familiar with utilizing internet to search and obtain information
Must have strong organizational skills and be able to work independently
Must be able to multitask and adjust priorities as needed
Must be able to travel to various satellite locations through-out Connecticut and be flexible with work schedule
Must be able to attend early morning and evening meetings
Preferred
General understanding of State and Federal laws and regulations affecting employment, preferred
Benefits
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
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