What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Advisor position at Adventist Health?
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.
Job Summary:
Works with human performance partners in providing targeted consulting to management/supervisors for an assigned area. Assists in developing proactive people strategies that support the department and/or team mission and goals. Acts as a member of the local human performance (HP) team collaborating with the communities of expertise (COE) and management/supervisors to identify management/employee needs. Assists in implementing strategies to support needs across the department. Supports the broader implementation of various system-wide programs developed in the COEs including, but not limited to, succession planning, performance management, talent development, employee advocacy programs and processes, and total rewards and wellness programs.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Bachelor’s Degree: Preferred
- Three years' relevant human resources experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Works directly with management/supervisors to operationalize people strategies developed by more senior level HP partners. Consults with local management/supervisors on key departmental initiatives, goals and objectives to identify people, implications and requirements. Provides front line direction, guidance and support for local management/supervisors around initiatives, workforce planning, employment needs and onboarding strategies. Possesses the full skill set to perform within the discipline.
- Participates in management/supervisor department meetings, being at the table for local department decisions. Creates awareness and drives recommendations around the implications for department employees. Identifies opportunities to improve team and departmental effectiveness. Supports management in developing solutions in collaboration with and leveraging COE expertise where required. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of techniques, processes and procedures to perform the job.
- Supports other HP partners in local roll-out and implementation of all COE programs, initiatives, policies, protocols and tools across each of the COEs (total rewards, talent) – including change management and communications, training, learning and development. Manages local employee relations issues under guidance from the HP leader and the employee relations COE. Works on problems of moderate to diverse scope requiring some interpretation of policies and guidelines.
- Leads and/or supports investigation and resolution of escalated complex employee relations issues as required. Assists with monitoring of equity/trends in wage and salary for assigned department/s and collaborates with total rewards COE. Applies working knowledge of the techniques, principles, theories and concepts of the discipline, staff, technologies, services, and practices to complete routine and non-routine assignments.
- Solves and escalates operational problems and technical issues; modifies existing tools or processes. Works with decisions that have moderate impact on function/family operations. Works under general supervision.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
