Legacy Health · 2 days ago
Human Resources Associate - Labor (Union) Relations
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40.24/hr - $59.96/hr
3+ years expLegacy Health is a nonprofit health system serving the Portland-Southwest Washington area, focused on redefining healthcare work culture. The Human Resources Associate will support the Labor Relations team, providing analysis, project management, and HR guidance while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides analysis, support, and project management to HR colleagues, leaders, managers, and employees across Legacy Health, delivering guidance on human resources strategies as well as employee and labor relations services
Completes, coordinates, and/or tracks special projects
Manages coordination of multiple projects
Prioritizes daily tasks and recruits support as needed to meet deadlines
Networks effectively with peers across the organization to learn and leverage new technology
Compiles monthly and ad hoc reports as required
Manages email communications and produces quality memos, letters, forms, and other documents using Word or other word processing software, employing basic document management, text/page formatting, editing, and spell/grammar check features
Updates and distributes spreadsheet documents initiated by others using Excel or similar spreadsheet programs, utilizing basic editing and document management functions
Utilizes help functions, tutorials, and internal support resources to troubleshoot and enhance knowledge of desktop software
Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, one-on-one, and group communication skills at all organizational levels
Selects the most effective communication method based on audience, message type, and desired outcome
Identifies who needs specific information and delivers it concisely and promptly
Encourages open communication of ideas and opinions
Coaches staff on communication skills to foster positive and effective interactions
Identifies employee and labor relations situations that may develop into legal or regulatory issues
Consults with HR colleagues on managing work-related issues within the legal and regulatory framework
Provides clear explanations to HR colleagues and leaders on how HR policies and procedures protect the organization and employees
Implements HR policies, procedures, and programs designed to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Communicates timely information on legal and regulatory changes through effective channels
Analyzes case tracking logs for trends
Writes queries for custom report generation
Provides training, support, and troubleshooting for end users across multiple systems
Supports Employee Relations consultants through data analysis
Collaborates with colleagues to understand and meet their information needs
Keeps colleagues informed about system issues, fixes, and enhancements
Acts as the point of contact for other departments (e.g., Compliance, Identity Services) when additional information or issue resolution is needed
Serves as liaison between Employee and Labor Relations consultants on investigations involving alleged breaches of PHI or inappropriate use of Legacy computer systems or email
Assists consultants and directors with document gathering, note-taking, and other support during union negotiations, investigations, and inquiries
Reads and interprets union contracts
Responds to routine inquiries related to contract application
Researches labor relations issues, analyzes trends, and prepares reports
Supports preparation of training materials on labor relations, contract interpretation, grievance responses, and labor law for consultants and management
Handles routine questions on benefits, payroll, attendance, and other HR matters from staff and leadership
Monitors timely completion of performance reviews, development plans, and salary adjustments
Clearly interprets HR policies and procedures during discussions with managers and employees
Documents and resolves employee requests and issues
Meets with managers and employees as needed to discuss HR services and programs
Assists with evaluating and improving HR processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy
Partners in designing or evaluating multi-functional solutions to business problems
Defines project scope and objectives
Develops and delivers presentations for project approval and implementation
Leads project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
Manages vendor relationships, as appropriate, to ensure project objectives and timelines are met
Conducts meetings with staff at all levels to incorporate feedback and communicate project progress and results
Prepares and delivers training following project completion
Collaborates with Employee and Labor Relations consultants to resolve issues for their customer groups or system-wide
Under consultant direction, advises and assists management with personnel policies, legal and contract compliance, grievances, corrective actions, and terminations
Develops and coordinates training related to assigned projects
Coordinates curriculum updates from the Employee and Labor Relations team
Presents training sessions, including New Employee Orientation and other classes related to Employee and Labor Relations or Organizational Development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
Relevant experience may be substituted for educational requirements
Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in the HR field
Working knowledge of all HR functional areas (employment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training and development, human resources information, workforce planning), in addition to in-depth knowledge of two to three functional areas
Strong presentation skills, ability to present data and information as a subject matter expert, utilizing both written form and graphical displays, where appropriate
Demonstrated ability to discern pertinent data from raw information, evaluate and consult around solutions
Ability to perform complex analytical tasks such as complex spreadsheets, comparison tools and preparing and reviewing contracts
Demonstrated judgment in prioritizing projects and reaching appropriate analytical conclusions and managing complex tasks
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner on limited but adequate information
Knowledge of and experience with personal computer, databases, spreadsheets and word processing software (MS Office), and report writing tools
Facilitation, consensus building and conflict resolution skills
Preferred
Previous labor/union relations experience strongly preferred
Health Care experience preferred
PHR certification preferred
Company
Legacy Health
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
George Brown
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kathryn Correia
President & Chief Executive Officer
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