Senior Employee/Labor Relations Consultant

Join our team at Park Nicollet and Methodist Hospital, where our commitment to compassion, excellence, integrity and partnership shapes everything that we do. We are seeking an experienced Senior Employee and Labor Relations Consultant to play a vital role in fostering a positive, productive work environment across all of Park Nicollet and Methodist Hospital. If you are passionate about building strong relationships, navigating employee relations and labor matters with fairness and expertise, and contributing to a culture where our colleagues thrive, we encourage you to come join as as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day!

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant is responsible for interpretation of the Park Nicollet Health Services Human Resource policies and for assuring that employment policies and decisions follow current federal, state, and local employment and labor laws. The Sr. Employee and Labor Relations Consultant advises and supports Park Nicollet's leaders in the performance management process. This role manages cases with all levels of complexity and acuity utilizing appropriate partners to bring matters to resolution.

This position is responsible for aiding, guidance and education to leaders, employees, and HR partners on all employee/labor relations matters. This role partners with business and physician leadership at all levels on employee relations issues, including but not limited to performance and behavior concerns.

The Sr. Employee and Labor Relations Consultant leads and/or manages Park Nicollet's responses and brings resolution to employment legal matters, lawsuits, compliance issues, EEOC and MDHR charges and charges from other governmental agencies. The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant may provide labor relations support based on service line assignment.

This role is hybrid and has a requirement for being onsite 3 days per week, however, days are flexible based on business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

5-7 years of professional level Human Resources background either as a Generalist or an Employee or Labor Relations Specialist.

Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This position requires a strong understanding and compliance with matters of law, regulatory agencies and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and civil rights, EEOC, The Minnesota Department of Human Rights and The National Labor Relations Act.

Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills are required.

Strong investigation, problem solving, conflict resolution, coaching and negotiations skills are all critical to this role.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, keyboarding, and Internet. General office equipment is used (Phone, fax, and computer).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, and Business preferred.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

PHR/SPHR certification is desired.