Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist!

Franklin County, OH

Join our Team!

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded, forward-thinking behavioral health organization helping people along the road to health and well-being. We meet people in their homes and communities and help connect them to their needed resources. We serve Southeastern and Central Ohio with a comprehensive array of behavioral health and other services, working with local partners to promote healthy people and strong communities. Our services are intended to be collaborative and personalized for the individual.

The Employee Relations Specialist will assist with labor relations and human resources matters, gathering, collecting, and maintaining documents and records required for contract and policy development, investigations, and negotiations.

The pay range for this position is $55,106.05 - $64,565.51 annually, based on experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None

Essential Functions :

Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate management staff.

Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.

Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.

Assists with recordkeeping related to hiring, termination, leave, transfer, and promotion, particularly as related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, and diversity initiatives.

Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.

Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations; collects information and reports results to the Labor Relations Manager or Human Resources Director.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.

Assists with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports, including EEO-1, affirmative action plans, organizational charts, labor agreements, and employee handbooks.

Assists with the preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR and contract negotiations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Accounting, or related field required.

At least three years of professional human resource administration required, with experience in employee relations preferred.

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Enjoy a great work environment with an excellent salary, generous paid time off, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K w / Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

To learn more about our organization : https : / / ISBH.org /

OUR MISSION

Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES

Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another's strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.