HR Coordinator – Healthcare Facility Detroit MI

POSITION TYPE: Administrative

SPECIALTY UNIT: Human Resources Coordinator – Employee Relations

LOCATION: Detroit MI

SHIFT: M-F

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Summary:

The Lead, HR Consultant for Employee Relations will provide advice, consultation, and guidance to support a positive employee relations environment. Provides support by fostering a high level of employee trust, while providing appropriate coaching and advice to management. Ensures company compliance with federal and state laws relating to Human Resources practices.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinic visits to ensure an active HR presence in the locations. Promote the company culture through proactive employee interactions. Gather and present findings and make recommendations to management regarding potential follow-up and response.
• Support the Employee Relations function by responding to employee requests and questions regarding policies and HR procedures.
• Consult with management regarding employee issues. Assists management with handling and preparation of disciplinary actions and coaching. Explains company policies, procedures and legal regulations and the need for compliance to all levels of management. Proactively advises management regarding appropriate company practices. Assists with developing and delivering management training.
• Assist the Employee Relations Team Leader in conducting prompt, thorough investigations to employee complaints. Identifies, recommends and oversees implementation of appropriate actions to accomplish a timely solution. Prepares and maintains well-documented written summaries of findings. Makes recommendations for potential disciplinary action when necessary.
• Conducts exit interviews; Compiles exit interview data; Analyzes data and makes recommendations to address issues and minimize avoidable turnover.
• Responds to Unemployment Insurance claims and inquiries; attends hearings when necessary.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to develop retention strategies.
• Develops and delivers communication of programs and policies to a diverse audience to include employees and management. Ensures updates to HR website, Employee/Manager handbooks.
• Represents Employee Relations function at New Employee Orientation.
• Assist the Employee Relations Team Leader in conducting training sessions of managers on policies, processes, legal updates, and current trends in employee relations.
• Coordinates employee appreciation events
• Supports HR Department and Employee Relations function as needed by completing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
• Strong analytic skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondences.
• Broad working knowledge of multiple HR functional areas.
• Ability to interact and consult with management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and labor laws (such as - Wage and Hour, Discrimination, etc.).
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of health care industry preferred.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Human Resources related field of study required.
• Three years of experience in Human Resources or in a management position, with experience in responding to and resolving employee issues.
• Prior experience in labor relations, conflict management, performance management or training.
• Experience with HRIS systems/software applications preferred.