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Senior Employee Relations Consultant

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Alameda Health System

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Oakland

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), six years of HR/Employee Labor Relations experience, and a mix of education and experience that provides the necessary skills.
  • You will negotiate contracts, mentor colleagues, manage union relations, analyze employee trends, conduct investigations, and support management on HR practices and training.

Requirements

  • Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university
  • Required Experience: Six years in HR/Employee Labor Relations
  • Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in negotiations as first chair. Assists in the preparation of the Memoranda of Understanding which includes developing contract language; prepares other correspondence and memoranda as required; makes presentations as necessary.
  • Mentors Employee Relations Consultants, offering guidance re specific complex and escalated issues.
  • Acts as AHS management representative in contacts with union representatives and/or departments on meet and confer processes, grievances, disciplinary actions, and other labor relations activities.
  • Contributes to and guides informed decision making to identify trends and work with business leaders to determine root cause of issues; develops organizational effectiveness solutions; facilitates individual, team and leadership interventions
  • Takes the lead on meet & confer process as required.
  • Provides research and analysis of facts pertaining to potential or stated employee organization demands. This may include cost or budget impact information relating to salary or benefit proposals.
  • Attends and participates in closed sessions with the AHS Board of Trustees regarding negotiations.
  • Functions as the HR Partner to management teams of assigned client groups. Supports assigned client groups in the achievement of its people related objectives for employee satisfaction, patient or customer satisfaction, labor costs targets, talent development and the development and maintenance of a high performing workforce. Actively participates in development of employee relations programs.
  • Develops and presents MOU training to Leadership including changes to MOU after negotiations.
  • Consults with and provides advice to departmental management and supervisors on matters pertaining to employer employee relations and Memoranda of Understanding; may provide training to management personnel regarding the impact of agreements with labor organizations.
  • Keeps abreast of labor/employee relations laws, court decisions and trends affecting both the private and public sector. Requires prior experience in advising/educating managers with respect to employee relations issues and HR related laws, regulations, and practices specific to California.
  • Develops various training for leaders in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances.
  • Partners with management teams of assigned client groups; supports assigned client groups in the achievement of its people-related objectives for employee performance and satisfaction, labor costs projections, talent development etc.
  • Supports leadership in the areas of coaching/counseling, PIP review and delivery for performance issues (including reduction in force).
  • Identifies trends across the business groups and recommends appropriate action; acts as a conduit for the client groups needs as well as for HR programs and processes for business effectiveness; partners with other HR staff to research and share best practices.
  • Conducts investigations including claims of sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Senior Employee Relations Consultant?

The primary role is to partner with organizational leadership to facilitate human resources programs and services that support business objectives, while acting as a management representative in labor relations activities.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?

The minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preferred bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and at least six years of experience in HR/Employee Labor Relations.

What type of experience is required for this role?

The role requires six years of experience in HR/Employee Labor Relations, including expertise in advising and educating managers on employee relations issues and related laws.

Will I be involved in negotiations with union representatives?

Yes, you will participate in negotiations as the first chair and act as a management representative in various labor relations activities, including the meet-and-confer processes.

Is there a requirement to keep updated on labor relations laws?

Yes, it is essential to keep abreast of labor/employee relations laws, court decisions, and trends that impact both private and public sectors.

What kind of training and development responsibilities does this position include?

The position includes developing and presenting training on Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to leadership, as well as training for leaders in best employee relations practices.

Is the Senior Employee Relations Consultant role full-time?

Yes, this position is a full-time role that requires active participation during standard day hours.

What location is this position based in?

This position is based in Oakland, CA.

What support will I provide to management teams?

You will provide support in achieving people-related objectives, such as employee satisfaction, talent development, and the maintenance of a high-performing workforce.

Will there be any mentoring involved in this role?

Yes, you will mentor Employee Relations Consultants and provide guidance on complex and escalated issues.

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Alameda Health System

Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Alameda Health System is the East Bay's premier patient and family-centered care system. Our trauma center and teaching hospital are considered among the best in the country. We are committed to continually improving health through individual patient experiences. Our mission, Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All, speaks to the vital role we play in the community and the critical responsibility we accept in promoting wellness, eliminating disparities and optimizing the health of a diverse East Bay. Our facilities include the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, a regional trauma center and teaching hospital, John George Psychiatric Hospital, an acute and emergency care facility, Fairmont Hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facility, longtime community-based hospitals San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital and four neighborhood-based community Wellness Centers located in Oakland, Newark and Hayward.