Employee Relations Specialist - Human Resources
Company: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Location: West Orange
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Overview:The Employee Relations Specialist is a member of a
Center of Excellence (CoE) at RWJBarnabas Health, the largest
academic healthcare system in New Jersey. As a key member of an
Employee Relations Center of Excellence, the Employee Relations
Specialist provides support and guidance across the system to Human
Resource Business Partners, Directors, and CHROs in addressing
violations of System policies, performance management challenges,
workplace disputes, compliance complaints, EEO issues, and ADA
guidance. Serving as a neutral party, the Employee Relations
Specialist conducts timely internal investigations; writing clear,
concise, accurate written reports of findings and proposed remedial
actions. The Employee Relations Specialist coaches and collaborates
with site Human Resources in identifying and mitigating employment
risks and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, fairness and
equity.They also support the accurate recording, analysis and
reporting of data and increasing the understanding of employees and
leaders through training sessions and educational materials. The
position requires the ability to operate in the gray as well as
superior attention to detail, communication, creativity, critical
thinking, empathy, facilitation, mediation, objectivity and
organizational skills.Qualifications:Required:
- BA/BS in a related field required
- Four (4) to six (6) years general Human Resources experience;
at least three (3) years directly managing complex employee
relations issues
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State employment
laws e.g. ADA/ADAAA, ADEA, Civil Rights Act of 1964 & 1991, Equal
Pay Act, FMLA, GINA, NJCEPA, NJFLA and NJLAD
- Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and related privacy laws
and regulations
- Proven proficiency in Employee Relations/Human Resources
software e.g. HR Acuity, PeopleSoft
- Proven proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and
Word
- Experience in conducting complex, internal investigations and
writing investigatory reports
- Experience in preparing educational materials and delivering
high quality, effective presentations to large and small
audiences
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence; ability to set effective
boundaries
- Strong communication skills ability to interact and relate to
individuals of diverse disabilities and backgrounds
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Travel within the region requiredPreferred:
- PHR, SPHR or related, preferredEssential Functions:
- Delivers expertise, consultation, guidance and coaching to HR
Business Partners and Managers throughout the health care system on
best practices, laws, policies and regulations.
- Triages cases/complaints according to risk/urgency.
- Conducts timely, thoughtful, thorough investigations;
identifies policies, documents, media, etc. to be reviewed and
analyzed; identifies complainants/participants/subject-matter
experts/witnesses and schedules/conducts interviews.
- Prepares investigatory reports; findings/recommendations.
- Enters data in accordance with policy.
- Prepares and provides periodic, and ad hoc, reports, as
required.
- Identifies workplace trends and collaborates with the
affiliated Human Resources Department to address.
- Partners with senior leadership and/or internal or outside
employment counsel as required.
- Maintains confidentiality throughout the process and in
handling documentation.
- Delivers presentations, conducts workshops and prepares
educational materials to increase the understanding of employees
and stakeholders.
- Participates on designated System committee/work groups.
- Remains current with applicable laws, regulations and/or
standards Federal, State and Local.
- Other duties as required.Other Duties:Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.At
RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package
provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our
employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and
Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement
PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death
InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible
Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet
Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC,
Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health
is the premier health care destination providing
patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate
and equitable manner, while deliveringa best-in-class work
experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the
privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one
person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health
system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in
high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both
the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health
aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout
New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to
creating educational and career opportunities, this combination
greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving
needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the
coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving
community health through local programs and education.
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