Harris Health · 6 days ago
Sr Empl Relations Business Ptr
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expHarris Health System is a public healthcare safety-net provider in Texas, focused on serving low-income uninsured and underinsured patients. The Sr. Employee Relations Business Partner will provide advanced HR support, serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues, and assist in implementing HR strategies aligned with the organization's mission.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides advanced HR/Employee Relations support for employees and leaders in designated pavilions
Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders on Employee Relations related issues including: performance management, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, employee grievances, DE&I, EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, & ADAAA
Provides interpretation of Harris Health related policies, conducts investigations, training, and provides advice on complex/escalated HR issues and concerns
Assists in carrying out both pavilion-level and system-wide HR strategies and plans that are aligned with the Mission, Vision and Values of Harris Health System
Frequently interacts and coordinates HR activity the pavilions with key HR functions including the Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Human Resource Information System (HRIS), and Learning and Talent Management
Participates on ad-hoc committees related to HR Strategy
Tracks and generates reporting around various Employee Relations functions
Partners with corporate compliance on allegations requiring an HR investigation
Collaborates with other HR Functions on strategic initiatives
Formulates relationships across the HR functions to deliver value-added service to the business unit they support
Liaison with Union representatives concerning employee corrective actions when appropriate
Takes the lead on highly confidential and complex employee relations investigations
Serves as a mentor/coach for less experienced HR staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required
Five (5) years of progressive human resources responsibilities and in-depth working knowledge and experience of human resource disciplines including a combination of at least two of the following areas: Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Effectiveness & Development, Workforce Management, and Business & HR strategy
Must demonstrate knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADAAA etc.)
Preferred
Certified HR Professional preferred (PHR, SPHR, sHRBP, or SHRM-CP)
Prior experience in a healthcare setting is highly preferred
Spanish Preferred
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing /Correspondence
Writing /Reports
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel
MS Outlook
Personal Computer
Typing
Analytical
Medical Terminology
Research
Risk Mitigation
DE&I
Labor and Employment Law
Flexible
Travel
Eligible for Telecommute (Hybrid Schedule)
Standard Office Equipment
Company
Harris Health
At Harris Health, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting all to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Esmaeil Porsa
President and CEO
Victoria Nikitin, CPA, MBA, FHFMA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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