Employee Relations Partner

The Employee Relations Partner is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the employee relations function for assigned business unit/service line. Administration includes consultation on employee relations issues for team members and leadership and facilitation of initiatives to foster a positive employee relations environment that aligns with UnityPoint Health’s FOCUS Values and Just Culture. This individual is responsible for employee relations investigations and reporting, identifying and recommending solutions, and providing ongoing documentation as appropriate.

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• Helps to maintain a positive employee relations climate by proactively providing guidance to leaders and responding to team member inquiries.
• Ensure timely and compliant handling of all assigned grievance, discipline and policy interpretation requests and provide advice and counsel to team members.
• Works collaboratively with team members and departmental leadership in carrying out their responsibilities on employee relations matters.
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relations problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee appeals and grievances.
• Responds effectively to employee relations queries, including questions on policies and practices.
• Serve as Common Ground facilitator
• Recognizes patterns and anticipates employee-related issues; develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution in accordance with policies and procedures
• Provides guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to leaders and team members; helps team members and leaders settle work-related conflicts through advice and guidance
• Partners with the Law Department in conducting employee relations investigations
• Identifies and recommends solutions when repetition of individual problems indicate negative trends, including disciplinary and commendatory actions
• Monitors trends and themes within departments and collaborates with the HRBP and DEI team as appropriate.
• Documents all employee relations matters as appropriate for the situation and in accordance with legal compliance and organizational policies and procedures
• Identifies and works collaboratively with HRBP to recommend retention strategies to departments and leaders.
• Assists leaders with drafting and revision of coaching and disciplinary documentation as appropriate. Log and track employee relations implements retention strategies and positive employee relations initiatives as designated