Employee Relations Consultant

Job Title

Employee Relations Consultant
Requisition Number

77517
Reg/Temp

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Shift

Day
Work Schedule

M-F 8am-4:30pm
Location Name

Business Services Building
Patient Care?

Non-Clinical
City

SALT LAKE CITY
State

UT
Department

COR ISC 05A HR Culture & Acct
Category

Human Resources
Location : Location

US-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

8/4/2025
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

University of Utah Health
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://healthcare.utah.edu/
Location : Address

127 SOUTH 500 EAST

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional-level experience in Employee Relations, preferably in a healthcare or similarly complex, high-volume setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive ER issues and investigations with independence, sound judgment, and minimal oversight.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered (e.g., 2 additional years of experience for each year of missing education).

Responsibilities:

Strategic Consultation & Leadership Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to team members and leaders on employee relations strategy, organizational policy interpretation, and complex workforce matters.
• Provide expert guidance on performance management, workplace behavior, conflict resolution, and corrective actions, with sensitivity to the fast-paced and high-stress dynamics of clinical operations.
• Partner with operational and clinical leadership to align ER strategies with organizational goals, balancing people-centered support with policy and legal compliance, including licensure requirements and healthcare regulations.

Case Management & Compliance

• Provide direct, real-time consultation to leaders on team member corrective action, performance concerns, and workplace behavior issues.
• Draft and review clear, policy-aligned documentation including but not limited to corrective actions, terminations, appeals.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and employment laws during decision-making and leader consultation.
• Ensure consistency in the application of University of Utah Health policies, procedures, and ER practices to minimize risk and uphold workplace fairness.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and HR partners on sensitive employee concerns.
• At the direction of the ER Director may participate in Office of Equal Opportunity, Behavior Intervention, and Threat Assessment process to ensure safety on campus.

Workplace Investigations

• Conduct and/or advise thorough, timely, and impartial investigations into allegations of misconduct, retaliation, or other violations.
• Document findings, provide recommendations, and partner with legal, compliance, and HR peers on resolution strategies.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure adherence to legal and organizational standards throughout the investigative process.
• Responsible for collecting information in collaboration with the Office of Equal Opportunity for external/internal complaint responses such as UALD, OEO, etc.

Training & Capacity Building

• Coach leaders on effective documentation practices, feedback delivery, and early intervention strategies.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on employee relations topics, including workplace conduct, progressive discipline, and compliance.
• Partner with HR and legal to ensure consistent messaging and up-to-date practices across the organization.

Data-Driven Insights & Risk Mitigation

• Analyze ER data, including case trends, grievances, turnover, and absenteeism, to identify patterns and recommend proactive interventions.
• Collaborate with HR analytics team and Organizational Development to present dashboards and reports to leadership, enabling data-informed decisions.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of ER processes and programs through evidence-based recommendations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws, including ADA, FMLA, PWFA, and related compliance frameworks.

• Skilled in coaching, conflict resolution, and influencing leaders through complex employee situations.

• Ability to interpret policies, apply employment law, and balance organizational goals with individual employee needs in clinical and administrative environments.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional, and defensible documentation.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential information.