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Rogers Behavioral Health · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel Employment

Oconomowoc, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking a Senior Counsel Employment to work as an in-house employment attorney. The role involves advising on employment and labor laws, coordinating collective bargaining, conducting compliance audits, and managing legal risks within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Advising Human Resources and management on employment, labor, and benefits laws including union matters, employee relations, recruitment, organization benefit plans, compensation issues, HRIS, employee health, and FLSA matters

Tracking and summarizing labor and employment related legislation in all states where the company conducts business and working with the HR department on the implementation of those requirements

Coordinating collective bargaining with unions on Rogers behalf and handling related labor matters associated with the collective bargaining agreement

Reviewing, drafting and revising contracts for the organization

Conducting periodic compliance audits into HR’s compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements to minimize organizational risk

Performing training to HR, Compliance and other business staff in HR regulations and the conducting of investigations

Conducting Legal Research into a variety of employment and benefits law related issues

Providing accurate, relevant and timely advice to management and other members of staff on a variety of legal topics that relate to the business sector and their products or services

Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal laws

Assisting with corporate contracting, as needed

Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business

Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company

Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors

Designing and delivering legal training to the business

Staying up to date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect your business and specific industry

Liaising with senior members of staff

Coordinating with Regulatory Department and Compliance Departments on compliance initiatives throughout the organization

Perform other duties as assigned

Assist in promoting a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and by using direct communication and active listening skills

Be open to change and actively support change

Be open to others’ ideas and points of view

Promote department goals as well as the mission of Rogers Behavioral Health

Communicate goals to fellow staff members

Demonstrate measurable goal achievement

Maintain department policies and procedures

Manage other junior attorneys or paralegal staff within the department

Participate in in-services, seminars, and other meetings as assigned to increase involvement and awareness of •Joint Commission• and other regulatory agency compliance regulations

Participate in committees and team projects, as directed

Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness

Demonstrate effective communication skills

Demonstrate good organizational skills

Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner

Attend department meetings as needed, actively participate in discussions, recognize and contribute to activities leading to improvement

Participate in the ROS program

Gain understanding of the ROS process

Apply the ROS model to your department’s activities

Participate and/or create ROS projects that lead to improvement of your department

Conduct self in a professional manner

Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion

Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner

Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution

Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same

Attend outside seminars and/or educational classes to promote professional growth and meet continuing education requirements

Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude toward parties outside Rogers Behavioral Health ((i.e. academic partners, professional guest speakers etc.)

Comply with Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health policies and programs

Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire as defined in Rogers Memorial Hospital policy

Qualification

Employment lawBenefits lawHealthcare regulationsCorporate contractingLegal researchCompliance auditingUnion negotiationsTraining deliveryRisk managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must have a Bachelor's Degree and a Juris Doctorate Degree, current state license and 7 to 10 years of employment and benefits law experience

Must have superior academic credentials and 3+ years of employment and benefits law experience in a law firm or corporate setting

Position is largely remote work, but individual must be within a 2 hour driving distance of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and be available to attend in person meetings and events as requested