St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 1 week ago
Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $127K/yr
4+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is offering an opportunity to join their Human Resources team as a Senior Employee Relations Advisor. This role involves providing expert guidance on employee relations and labor matters, conducting sensitive investigations, and promoting a positive workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and resolve highly sensitive, confidential investigations by partnering with key stakeholders to ensure equitable resolutions
Conduct exit interviews and provide data-driven reports to management, highlighting trends and areas of concern, while recommending corrective actions
Collaborate with the Director to interpret, administer, and negotiate labor contracts. Assist in preparing for union grievance meetings and contract negotiations with bargaining units
Assist in developing and monitoring PIPs, reviewing processes and documentation to enhance job performance and ensure compliance with institutional standards
Promote the utilization of the EAP, and support employees and managers through return-to-work programs and other initiatives to ensure successful reintegration
Interpreting and answering policy related questions from employees, review HR policies, the employee handbook, and union contracts regularly, recommending necessary updates. Assist in designing and delivering training on employee relations topics, such as workplace harassment, workplace violence, and labor laws (e.g., ADA)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum Requirement: 4+ years of experience in an employee relations (ER) or similar role handling ER activities
Experience researching complex human resources-related issues and implementing effective courses of action
Experience supporting audits, surveys, and performing complex reporting and analyses
Proven performance in earlier role
Emotional Intelligence: A high level of emotional intelligence to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
Analytical Skills: The ability to conduct consistent and fair, detailed investigations and communicate complex data in a way that helps to drive decision-making
Professional Demeanor: A proactive, engaging attitude, with a calm and even-keeled approach to handling stressful situations and ambiguous scenarios
Labor Relations Expertise: A solid understanding of labor contracts, grievance procedures, and performance improvement methodologies, along with the ability to apply best practices
Independent Work Style: Ability to handle investigations and requests autonomously, ensuring timely and thorough resolution
Conflict Resolution Expertise: Strong skills in mediating and resolving workplace conflicts with empathy and diplomacy
Strong Communication & Influence: Excellent ability to communicate effectively and partner with senior leaders to align on solutions and strategies
Team Player: While capable of working independently, you will also be an essential collaborator, contributing to a positive and effective team dynamic
Preferred
Work Day experience preferred
Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), including Google Sheets and Slides, preferred
SHRM-CP or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) OR Employee Relations Investigations Certification, preferred
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$62.4MKey Investors
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2025-05-12Grant· $1.5M
2024-10-28Grant
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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