Employee Relations Partner - Human Resources

Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA

Full-time, On-site position

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. 

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• 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 
• 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 
• Lead the ADA interactive process with team members and partner with Employee Health to support the ADA Interactive process and assist with finding light duty work.  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field. 

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience of Employee Relations experience required, including conducting investigations.  

Other:

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Ability to coach leaders on dealing with delicate employee situations and conflict resolution.  
• Able to assess potential personal biases  
• Full understanding of Just Culture principles 
• Ability to ask probing questions to identify symptoms and root causes of problems  
• Fosters and maintains relationships with HRBPs and other partners.