Senior Employee Relations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Employee Relations Manager serves as a consultant to managers and supervisors on human resource-related issues. This position is responsible for managing programs and processes related to employee relations, benefits, recognition program, pre-employment, compensation and retention. Supports and encourages employees through transitions in role, employment, life events, and organizational change.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Leader will strive to maximize the performance and contribution of each team member to Adelante Healthcare and the community that we serve every day. Leaders will set clear performance expectations, provide on-going feedback and coaching to improve results and outcomes and provide regular performance evaluations. Leaders are also expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation and model for all other employees the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Sustainability
• Respect
• Compassion

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Labor Studies, Human Resources, Communications or Business AND five (5) to ten (10) years experience in Human Resources including employee relations, on-boarding/off-boarding, benefits administration, and compensation analysis
• Experience leading and developing talent
• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) by the HR Certification Institute (HCRI) and/or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) is required
• Demonstrated excellence in employee relations with ability to partner with managers, supervisors and administrative staff within the organization
• Competency in the design and implementation of a successful total rewards strategy (including benefits plan administration and recognition)
• Proficiency in State and Federal regulatory requirements surrounding employee relations, separation, engagement, recognition, benefits, FSLA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, EOE, and other relevant Labor Policy
• Proficiency in use of current Microsoft Office applications and Paycom Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Develop project plans and monitor progress of HRIS initiatives
• Competency in working with people of various cultures
• Ability to perform a variety of assignments requiring considerable exercise of independent judgment
• Evidence of valid Arizona drivers license and current auto insurance
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prioritization and multi-task skills are required

POSITION REPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL:

• Manage retention programs to ensure we continue to develop and retain top talent
• Manage the HRIS system by monitoring updates, training managers and utilizing the system to maximize process and utilization
• Work collaboratively with managers and supervisors on employee relations and HR issues and provide support and guidance in accordance with organizational policies and values
• Assure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Identify risks or opportunities and recommend changes to processes which improve the delivery of HR services to the organization
• Develop project plans and monitor progress of HRIS initiatives

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience as an Advocate for Health Care or Human Rights
• Masters degree in Labor Studies, Human Resources, Communications or Business
• Fluency in a language in addition to English (Spanish preferred)

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as requested or assigned

PCMH

All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.

Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct

All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcares written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelantes legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.