Associate & Labor Relations Consultant

## Associate Employee & Labor Relations Consultant Apply:
Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH):
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC):
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR26-45597## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

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Responsible for maintaining positive and effective employee/labor relations practices and support with assigned departments and effectively implement and oversee HR policies and procedures.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

**** EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
** 1. Master’s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.
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* * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or other related degree
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* * One (1) year of professional human resources experience.
3.
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* * Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or other related degree
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* * Three (3) years of professional human resources experience.
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

****** EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
**** 1. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
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* EXPERIENCE:

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Experience with an emphasis in employee and/or labor relations including conducting investigations, administration and interpretation of CBA’s, and/or advising all levels of management preferred.
2. Recent work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
** CORE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.
1. Develops, coordinates, and maintains policies, programs and training regarding all Human Resources functions with an emphasis in the area of employee/labor relations. Assists and advises hospital and management staff on employee and labor relations issues.
2. Develops and recommends employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employer/employee working relationships and promote positive employee morale in accordance with the mission and values and sound administrative practices.
· Assists in the preparation and review of arbitrations and other legal inquiries.
· Interprets, educates and makes recommendations to assure that the organization is in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
· Interprets, communicates, trains, and educates hospital staff & management related to policy, values, and State and Federal Laws to assure that the organization maintains legal, nondiscriminatory practices.
3. Investigates employee issues/problems utilizing sound judgment consistent with organization policies including: harassment, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances. According to circumstances, provides appropriate guidance to hospital management and individuals.
· Advises and assists management staff in counseling, disciplining or terminating employees as a result of performance, behavior, and attendance actions.
· Ensures required written corrective action forms are reviewed in Human Resources.
4. Assist management with grievance procedure.
· Receives and reviews grievance statements and written responses.
· Attends all 3rd level grievance meetings.
5. Protects the interest of employees and the organization in accordance with policies and procedures and governmental laws and regulations, and collective…