UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 day ago
Senior Employee Relations Consultant
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert advice and facilitate problem resolution in employee relations, while collaborating with various departments to enhance workforce performance.
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Responsibilities
Provides advice, problem resolution, and facilitation in the areas of employee relations, performance management, and other related matters. Resolving and/or triaging issues as appropriate
Counsels, advises, and works with all levels of leadership and employees to identify and resolve work related matters in order to improve workforce performance and effectiveness
Facilitates conversations between supervisors and employees in a way which results in accountability and problem resolution. Conducts investigations ensuring all facts have been gathered, uses facts in determining appropriate disciplinary action; prepares appropriate response/recommendations to manager/supervisor
Assists supervisors/managers in articulating the facts that supports the need for disciplinary action. Reviews all request for disciplinary actions ensuring information contained is factual and supports the action being taken. Ensures information being communicated, is written in a manner that is clear and understandable by the employee
Builds effective partnership with customers; gain an understanding of the work performed and challenges faced by the customer
Utilizes data from surveys, reports, and other means to identify trends; works with supervisors/managers to proactively address concerns/challenges
Facilitates employee grievance and appeal processes for classified employees. Works with managers/supervisors to prepare grievance responses. Prepares summary and documentation for appeals, to be reviewed by the EVP of Business Affairs
Supports and facilitates the development of training for managers and employees. Partners with Organizational Development & Training (ODT) to deliver training, engagement surveys and/or other HR programs
Maintains required information in Employee Relations databases, entering required information within 3 business days of
Interprets and communicates UTSW policies and procedures in a clear and consistent way to employees, advising of their rights. Stays abreast of state and federal laws
Collaborates and/or consults with various departments, including but not limited to Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Leave Administration as needed
Participates in TWC Unemployment hearings, providing necessary information as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field
9 years of professional experience in one or more areas of specific HR/ER management, including at least three (3) years in assigned area with High School Diploma or 5 years of professional experience in one or more areas of human resource management, including at least three (3) years in assigned area with Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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