GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Human Resources (HR) Partner-Employee Relations provides support, service and solutions to the organization on broad range of human resource services and facilitates human resource activities within the Bryan Health System. This position will provide focused direction and leadership over employee relations to include; advising and counseling managers and employees on the Bryan Health coaching and corrective action program, employee recognition and retention programs and training.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. Provides assistance to management staff on the Bryan Health coaching and corrective action program, to include disciplinary issues, terminations, employee concerns, performance improvement opportunities and related support.

3. Designs and executes the employee recognition and retention programs.

4. Trains and coaches management staff on effective handling of employee issues to improve employee relations and overall performance.

5. Ensures that policies and procedures related to employee relations are administered effectively and consistently.

6. Ensures that all HR actions related to employee relations are consistent with all state and federal legal requirements.

7. Works to improve Human Resource's communication effectiveness with all departments and employees.

8. Stays up-to-date on Employee Health Service functions including workers' compensation, FMLA use and short-term disability (STD).

9. Responsible for all aspects of Nebraska Unemployment issues related to previous Bryan Health employees.

10. Stays up-to-date on changes in the HR profession and communicates those changes to internal customers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required. Minimum of five (5) years experience in human resources with an emphasis in employee relations required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Some travel required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

None