HR Business Partner - Labor Relations

Overview

Department: Human Resources

Schedule: On-Site

Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location: Joliet, IL

Salary: 72k-101k

We are seeking a strategic, resolution-oriented, high-energy Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with executives and senior leaders across our Illinois healthcare facilities. Region. Join a high-impact HR role where your labor relations expertise drives real influence across a multi-site healthcare system. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll partner with leadership, navigate complex union matters, and lead critical investigations that shape the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Partners with HR leadership to manage day-to-day HR operations and deliver comprehensive support across the organization
• Provides guidance on employee relations, labor relations, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations
• Serves as a strategic advisor to hospital leadership, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals
• Investigates employee concerns, grievances, and recommends appropriate resolutions or disciplinary actions
• Collaborates with department leaders to foster a positive, productive, and compliant work environment
• Manages union relationships and ensures adherence to collective bargaining agreements, including managing grievances, arbitration, contract negotiation.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or closely related field required.
• PHR, SPHR or relevant Human Resources certifications or advanced degree, preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in Human Resources required, with focus on employee relations and/or labor relations experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining processes.
• Proven experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of material with attention to detail.
• Computer knowledge that includes Excel, Word, Outlook.
  
  

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $72k to $101k on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf