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University Health KC · 4 weeks ago

Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

University Health KC is a mission-driven organization seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP). In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, guiding complex employment decisions and fostering positive employee relations while ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to HR colleagues, business leaders, and employees by providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance issues, conduct matters, labor relations, and workplace concerns

Advise leaders on corrective actions, investigations, separations, performance evaluations, and culture-building leadership practices to maintain positive employee morale

Provide informed interpretation of HR policies and employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels

Counsel employees on workplace concerns and policy interpretation to support fair and transparent processes

Represent the organization in collective bargaining activities, including negotiation, administration, interpretation, and grievance handling

Partner with the Corporate Compliance Officer on HIPAA and regulatory compliance investigations

Ensure HR programs, policies, and reporting procedures remain compliant with legal requirements and best practices

Guide leaders in integrating effective HR practices into daily operations and organizational planning

Review, update, and develop HR policies to maintain compliance and support organizational needs

Support conflict resolution through facilitation, mediation, coaching, and alternative dispute resolution

Drive engagement and cultural enrichment through leadership development and relationship building

Establish strong strategic partnerships with key leaders to influence workforce decisions and organizational planning

Audit employee and labor relations activities to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

Identify and mitigate risks associated with employment practices in collaboration with HR and corporate teams

Provide supervisory responsibilities as assigned

Champion quality improvement, safety, cultural diversity, and a positive employee experience in all interactions

Demonstrate consistent professionalism and courteous service to patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations, compliance standards, and organizational policies related to HR and employment practices

Qualification

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsEmployment LawsOrganizational DevelopmentHR PoliciesConflict ResolutionCoaching SkillsPlanning SkillsHealthcare ExperienceCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field

Seven to ten years of progressive HR experience, including organizational development, conflict resolution, complex employee relations, training, and facilitation—with clear examples of experience

Extensive employee and labor relations experience in HR policies, programs, methods, practices, and procedures

Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations including OSHA, EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related standards

Understanding of current leadership and management practices as they relate to employee and organizational development

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels

Ability to coach leaders to align decisions with organizational strategy

Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities

Ability to build trusting relationships and influence stakeholders to achieve results

Ability to manage multiple business unit clients across multiple locations

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

Initiative in identifying client needs and recommending actionable solutions