Empl Relations Business Ptr
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
The Employee Relations Business Partner provides 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. Liaison with Union representatives concerning employee corrective actions when appropriate. Responsible for the facilitation of the Employee Grievance panels. Participates on ad-hoc committees related to Employee Relations Strategy. Tracks and generates reporting around various Employee Relations functions. Partners with corporate compliance on allegations requiring an HR investigation. Formulates relationships across the HR functions to deliver value-added service to the business unit they support.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Licenses & Certification: SHRM-CP. SHRMSCP, SHRM- GCP, sHRBP preferred
Work Experience: Two (2) Years Work Experience with In-depth working knowledge and experience of human resource disciplines including any combination of: Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Effectiveness & Development, Workforce Leaders, and Business & HR strategy.
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking); Bilingual Skills Preferred / Language: Spanish, Preferred); Writing /Correspondence and Reports
Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, P.C., Typing
Job Attributes
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, Research, Other; Risk Mitigation, DE&I, Labor and Employment Law
Work Schedule: Flexible; Travel, Eligible for Telecommute; Hybrid
Other Requirements: Must demonstrate knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADAAA etc.)
Equipment Operated: Standard Office Equipment