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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 3 weeks ago

Senior Employee Relations Advisor (Partial Remote) - HR Employee Relations

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to provide advanced-level consultation and guidance in employee relations. The role involves advising institutional leadership, managing employee discipline issues, and conducting internal investigations.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provides timely advice, guidance, and technical support to institutional leaders in assigned departments

Provides guidance to customers regarding employee discipline issues. Drafts and reviews disciplinary documents that accurately communicate the factual information that forms the basis for the disciplinary action. Provides advice and guidance to managers regarding the employee grievance and appeals processes

Administers, interprets, communicates, and leads training regarding various human resources policies, procedures, federal and state employment laws, and initiatives that impact the work environment to management and employees

Serves as the employee relations expert to HR Business Partners and other HR colleagues

Mentors team members and supports their professional development

Conducts internal investigations regarding policy violations and disruptive behavior. Serves as liaison to other institutional departments that conduct investigations. Makes appropriate recommendations regarding investigative findings

Diagnoses and analyzes root causes of work environment issues. Review and assess data to identify and investigate areas of concern. Proactively builds interventions and solutions based on collaboration and cooperation with key stakeholders

Manages the annual performance evaluation process. Leads post–evaluation calibration activities

Facilitates staff reassignments, business unit reorganizations, and reductions in force in partnership with HR Business Partners

Minimizes unemployment costs by providing accurate and complete documentation and participating in unemployment claim hearings. Analyzes data to identify trends and develop interventions to strengthen internal processes

Facilitates communication between employees and management, guides managers and employees on problem solving and conflict resolution

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Employee RelationsHuman Resources CertificationAnalytical SkillsChange ManagementProject ManagementBusiness AcumenInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Five (5) years of professional human resources experience

Two (2) years of experience in Employee Relations

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or other Human Resources-related certification within one (1) year of hire

Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong organizational skills to facilitate managing several projects at one time

Strong analytical skills to formulate findings and draw conclusions

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide multiple options for problem resolution

Strong business acumen with the ability to understand the complexities of an academic medical center

Strong project management skills

Competent use of personal computers and general office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook

In-depth knowledge of employee relations principles and practices

Knowledge of change management principles

Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and handle stressful situations

Ability to comprehend business unit goals and objectives, organizational structure, policies, procedures, and practices

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and communicate federal and state employment laws; UT System rules and regulations; and UTMB policies and procedures

Ability to work independently and with minimal day–to–day supervision while delivering high-quality work product

Ability to handle and safeguard confidential and sensitive information

Ability to appropriately interact with all levels of individuals within the work environment

Ability to manage change and direct the problem-solving process