Human Resources Business Partner / Labor Relations, HealthAlliance-Clinton Campus

Company: UMass Memorial Health Care
Location: Leominster
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition #: 224650

Title: Human Resources Business Partner / Labor Relations

Department: Human Resources

Posting Date: 2/22/22

Status: Exempt

Shift: Days

Hours: 40

Location: UMass Memorial Health

Position Summary:

Serve as a strategic partner for all HR matters in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Develops and fosters trusting relationships with all levels of management and employees within the organization to gain support for Medical Center initiatives and achieve results. Advises clients on performance management and provides guidance to line management. Regularly reviews and makes recommendations to management for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices. Responsible for the planning, coordination, development, implementation and administration of policies and programs covering all human resources functions with an emphasis on employee relations and labor relations. Acts as a business partner and consults with managers and others to assess clients' needs and to review the quality of the Human Resource Department's services.

Major Responsibilities:

* Advise and coach managers and employees in assigned client groups in the application and interpretation of Human Resources policies, labor union contracts, and employee relations. Mediate problems between managers and employees. Participate in the grievance process, labor management meetings, arbitrations, MCAD claims, and all other legal proceedings. Advise clients on performance management, EEO/diversity, transfers, and terminations.

Conduct in-depth investigations regarding employee relations matters; including but not limited to: EEO, sexual harassment, hostility and violence in the workplace, domestic violence, impairment and drug diversion. Make recommendations regarding terminations and disciplinary action.

* Assess critical situations and make sound decisions to involve additional resources including Police and Security, EAP, and emergency mental health, to ensure a safe work environment.
* Assist managers in the development and implementation of employee relations efforts designed to build trust and enhance employee engagement. Recommend and ensure appropriate documentation, training and corrective action plans when necessary.
* Act as advocate and advisor to employees and leaders regarding career and leadership development initiatives.
* Identify and advocate for HR best practices through Human Resources leadership.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentration in Human Resources or an equivalent field and five years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

Experience/Skills:

Required:

* Requires knowledge of human resources theory, principles and practices.
* Working knowledge of such disciplines as the recruitment function, training, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, and benefits administration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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