Employee Relations Partner

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Employee Relations team in the role of Employee Relations Partner. The Employee Relations (ER) Partner is an HR professional who specializes in maintaining positive relationships between team members and the organization by conducting full-life cycle investigations. This person provides comprehensive Employee Relations support to designated leaders and team members to resolve issues, provide strategic guidance on employee policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with employment laws. Minimizes organizational liability by appropriately interpreting and applying current employment laws and engaging Legal when necessary. Employee Relations Investigator also investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, and conflicts. They work collaboratively with other HR professionals and management to develop and implement strategies to improve employee morale, engagement, and productivity. This position also compiles and analyzes relevant employee relations-based data and reporting to identify trends as warranted. The ER Partner is responsible for providing counseling services to team members/leaders, participating in dismissal processes, and performing mediation. Their role is crucial in maintaining a productive work environment and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities may include, conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management, develop and conduct employee relations training programs related to employment law and HR policies, and partner with HR and business leaders to manage employee discipline and performance improvement processes.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree preferred.
5-7 years of HR related experience.
Preferably a minimum of 3-5 years of Employee Relations experience.
Human Resources certification strongly preferred (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP).
Able to guide the application of HR related regulations and laws (e.g. FLSA; COBRA; ADA; FMLA; etc.).
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication.
Ability to analyze data and provide insights for improvement.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Requires intermediate experience in receiving, analyzing, and interpreting complex data and information.
Requires advanced proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Nice To Haves

Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct full-life cycle investigations
Provide comprehensive Employee Relations support to designated leaders and team members to resolve issues
Provide strategic guidance on employee policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with employment laws
Minimize organizational liability by appropriately interpreting and applying current employment laws and engaging Legal when necessary
Investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, and conflicts
Work collaboratively with other HR professionals and management to develop and implement strategies to improve employee morale, engagement, and productivity
Compile and analyze relevant employee relations-based data and reporting to identify trends as warranted
Provide counseling services to team members/leaders
Participate in dismissal processes
Perform mediation
Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management
Develop and conduct employee relations training programs related to employment law and HR policies
Partner with HR and business leaders to manage employee discipline and performance improvement processes