WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers · 3 weeks ago
Employee Relations Consultant
Martinsburg, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers is seeking an Employee Relations Consultant to maintain positive employee relations practices and support assigned departments. The role involves developing and overseeing HR policies, advising management on employee relations issues, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
Hospital & Health Care
Hiring Manager
Lauren Saber (Mann)
Responsibilities
Develops, coordinates, and maintains policies, programs and training regarding all Human Resources functions with an emphasis in the area of employee/labor relations. Assists and advises hospital and management staff on employee and labor relations issues
Develops and recommends employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employer/employee working relationships and promote positive employee morale in accordance with the mission and values and sound administrative practices
Assists in the preparation and review of arbitrations and other legal inquiries
Interprets, educates and makes recommendations to assure that the organization is in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement
Interprets, communicates, trains, and educates hospital staff & management related to policy, values, and State and Federal Laws to assure that the organization maintains legal, nondiscriminatory practices
Investigates employee issues/problems utilizing sound judgment consistent with organization policies including: harassment, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances. According to circumstances, provides appropriate guidance to hospital management and individuals
Advises and assists management staff in counseling, disciplining or terminating employees as a result of performance, behavior, and attendance actions
Ensures required written corrective action forms are reviewed in Human Resources
Assist management with grievance procedure
Receives and reviews grievance statements and written responses
Attends all 3rd level grievance meetings
Protects the interest of employees and the organization in accordance with policies and procedures and governmental laws and regulations, and collective bargaining agreement
Interprets, educates and makes recommendations to assure that the organization is in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement
Interprets, communicates, trains, and educates hospital staff & management related to policy, values, and State and Federal Laws to assure that the organization maintains legal, nondiscriminatory practices
Prepares and maintains employee handbook
Develops, reviews, and updates Hospital and Human Resources department policies and procedures as needed
Serves as the HR representative on the Harassment Committee
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field and two years of professional Human Resources experience required
OR Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field and four years of professional Human Resources experience required
Must have and maintain a working knowledge of federal and state labor laws related to all aspects of human resources
Must have an ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
Must have and demonstrate an ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills
Must have ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Must have the ability to interface with management and employees at all levels of the organization
Preferred
Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification preferred
Experience with an emphasis in employee relations
Recent work experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Company
WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers
Introduced January 1, 2005, WVU Medicine East brings together Berkeley Medical Center (formerly City Hospital), Jefferson Medical Center (formerly Jefferson Memorial) and West Virginia University Hospitals to form a new not-for-profit healthcare delivery system for the Eastern Panhandle.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Neil McLaughlin
Vice President - Strategic Projects and Partnerships
Betsy Gambino
Director Of Strategic Partnerships
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