What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Relations Specialist position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Employee Relations
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 8:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
The role of an Employee Relations Specialist is centered on maintaining a fair, compliant, and supportive workplace by managing employee relations issues, ensuring adherence to policies, and contributing to overall organizational goals.
Core Responsibilities:
- Policy Interpretation and Compliance:
- Explaining company policies, procedures, and relevant employment laws to employees and leaders.
- Advising employees on their rights and fair treatment within the workplace.
- Case Management:
- Documenting and tracking cases in HR platforms like HR Acuity and Infor.
- Ensuring comprehensive, real-time updates on case progress.
- Handling confidentiality while maintaining detailed and accurate documentation.
- Investigations:
- Conducting interviews with complainants, witnesses, and respondents in cases involving policy or cultural violations.
- Collaborating with senior staff for guidance on complex or sensitive cases.
- Using professional interviewing techniques to gather relevant facts.
- Data and Tool Utilization:
- Leveraging HR tools and customer relationship management (CRM) systems to document findings and analyze data.
- Recommending improvements to tools and processes for better documentation.
- Employee Support and Engagement:
- Supporting workforce engagement initiatives to enhance productivity and patient outcomes.
- Advising employees and leaders on handling workplace concerns effectively.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Leading or participating in projects aimed at refining processes and improving outcomes in employee relations.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Background/Expertise:
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience or six (6) years of experience (without educational requirement) in employee relations, human resources, investigations, and/or compliance-related work required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
- Knowledge of employment laws preferred.
- Strong analytical skills preferred.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with neutrality preferred.
- Effective multitasking and time management skills preferred.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
