What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Employee Relations Consultant position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
What Awaits You?
- Career growth and development
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
- Diverse and collaborative working environment
- Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: https://jhhs.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
Summary
The Employee Relations Specialist Senior is responsible for fostering a positive work environment by addressing and investigating employee relations issues and concerns. This role involves managing employee relations programs, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and facilitating effective communication between Human Resources Business Partners, management, and employees. The specialist will act as a key advisor to both employees and leadership on employee relations matters.
Must be well-versed in conducting Title VII (Civil Rights Act) and non-Title VII investigations
Essential Functions
- Employee Relations Management:
- Serve as a consultant HRBP, Managers on employee relations policies and issues.
- Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee complaints, concerns, and disputes.
- Provide guidance and support to HRBPs, managers on handling employee performance issues and disciplinary actions.
- Policy Development and Implementation:
- Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure the organization’s policies comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Educate employees and management on HR policies, practices, and relevant labor laws.
- Conflict Resolution:
- Partner with Human Resources Business Partners and leadership regarding recommendations for employee relations concerns.
- Mediate and resolve conflicts between employees or between employees and management.
- Provide coaching and counseling to employees to resolve personal and professional issues.
- Develop and recommend strategies to improve workplace relationships and employee engagement.
- Performance Management:
- Support the performance review process by providing training and guidance to managers and employees.
- Monitor and report on performance management metrics and trends.
- Consult on the recommendation for the development of performance improvement plans (PIPs) for underperforming employees.
- Employee Engagement and Retention:
- Support employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention.
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with HR team members to develop strategies for talent retention and development.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to employee relations.
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Prepare and present reports on employee relations activities and outcomes to senior management and HR Business Partners.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Work Experience: Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in employee relations or a similar HR role.
Salary Range: $37.04/hour - $61.16/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Salary : $37 - $61
