GENERAL SUMMARY:

Formulates partnerships to deliver value-added service to leadership and employees that reflects and aligns with the goals of the organization. Provides guidance and support to leadership on the Bryan Health coaching and corrective action philosophy. Helps manage employee recognition, provides training to leaders and consults on retention strategies to improve the overall employee experience.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the KRMC mission, vision, values and goals and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Acts as a resource to leadership on the Bryan Health coaching and corrective action philosophy and process, to resolve complex employee relation issues and address grievances.

3. Carries out employee recognition and retention programs for Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC).

4. *Facilitates new employee orientation.

5. Assists with administrative duties for the human resources department.

6. *Analyzes and presents trends and metrics to leadership to develop solution-based recommendations for retention, engagement and other department and organizational goals.

7. *Ensures policies and procedures related to employee relations are administered effectively and consistently.

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

9. Works to improve communication effectiveness with all departments and employees.

10. *Stays up-to-date on Employee Health Service functions including workers’ compensation, FMLA use and short-term disability (STD). Monitors HR processes for improvements in efficiency and consistency for the organization.

11. Identifies and presents training as needed for leaders and/or staff.

12. Keeps senior leadership apprised of employee relations,retention issues or unionization risks.

13. Creates and implements effective onboarding plans to support local employees.

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

15. *Continually develops legal, analytic and business acumen skills to successfully support the organization’s needs.

16. Serves as a key ambassador for Human Resources within the organization, establishing strong relationships with leaders and employees.

17. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

18. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

19. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

2. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

3. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

5. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

7. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

8. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and a minimum of five (5) years experience in Human Resources with an emphasis in employee relations required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

OR

Eight (8) years of related experience in HR leadership or business partner role may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.