Human Resources Employee Labor Relations Specialist, Full Time, Days

Greenbrae, CA

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHY MARINHEALTH?

• We are ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country!
• Work in picturesque Marin County, ranked healthiest in all of CA!
• Numerous Awards & Accreditations
• UCSF Affiliate - MarinHealth collaborates with UCSF in two ways:

• Through our hospital partnership with MarinHealth Medical Center
• Through our expansive network of MarinHealth/UCSF Health clinics. These clinics deliver a wide range of primary and specialty care, from pediatrics and OB-GYN to rheumatology, cardiology and urology.

COMPENSATION:

$86,922 - 121,691/annually

BENEFITS/PERKS:

At MarinHealth, our people truly matter and we are committed to supporting them both personally and professionally throughout their career with us. Our comprehensive Total Rewards program is designed to accommodate and provide flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees – ensuring they and their loved ones are provided for both today and tomorrow.

Some of our notable benefits and perks:

• Medical - We offer you a choice of two medical plans – a PPO plan and a pocket-friendly HMO option!
• Dental - Our plan covers preventive services in full with no deductible or copay!
• Vision - Benefit from eye exams, glasses and contact lenses through our vision plan!
• Paid Time Off – Accrual begins immediately and grows the longer you stay!
• Cash Balance Retirement Plan – A company funded retirement program that also increases the longer you stay!
• 403(b) Retirement Program – Additional tax-deferred investment program.
• Additional Insurances - Basic Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Other Perks - Commuter Benefit Program, Wellness Program, Hospital Discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and so much more!

Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision initially, but with increasing independence, the incumbent provides human resources support for the Manager, ELR dept. and organization, including, but not limited to, performing duties related to and assisting with strategies and correction actions for the successful outcome of various employee relations issues (disciplinary procedures, conflict resolution, union processes, etc.), internal and external complaint research, resolution and response, development of reports and/or statistics compilation, performing support activities and assisting in the areas of labor contract negotiations, administration, and interpretation, wage and hour regulation and policy administration, and similar activities. Performs a variety of tasks, projects, etc. related to ELR operations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years’ experience in human resources-related activities.
• Specific experience in labor and/or employee relations required (Generalist, Business Partner performance management, etc.)

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

• Basic knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws and regulations, including wage and hour, labor relations, employment, and leaves of absence
• Basic knowledge of collective bargaining agreement administration and negotiations
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to provide advice and counsel to managers and employees, including interpersonal sensitivity, and skill in persuasion, mediation, and negotiation
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills required to prepare reports, analyses and documents, and work effectively with a wide variety of people in differing situations
• Demonstrated customer-service skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to recommend sound courses of action in a variety of situations
• Demonstrated time management, decision-making, and prioritization skills
• Resistance to stress; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and tolerate frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, as well as work independently
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant automated systems effectively (Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS programs, etc.)

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification is preferred
• A valid California motor vehicle operator’s license is required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with all aspects of complaint resolution and grievance processes and procedures, including investigating bargaining and non-bargaining unit grievances, interviewing employees, developing and recommending appropriate resolutions and corrective actions, and advising managers on communications approaches, documentation, dispute resolution and so forth. Prepares and assists with the preparation of a variety of written correspondence. May conduct grievance hearings
• Receives telephone calls and written correspondence from employees regarding employee relations issues, problems, or concerns; troubleshoots or investigates such matters and attempts to facilitate and/or achieve satisfactory resolutions
• Assists with all aspects of contract negotiations, including meeting preparation, compilation and analysis of statistical data related to labor-market conditions, benefits, and compensation trends, analyses of impact of proposed language changes, and draft contract preparation. Acts as resource on all aspects of contract interpretation and administration. May participate in collective bargaining
• Assists with the review and investigation of charges of unfair labor practices and employment discrimination claims, including assisting with the gathering of documents and evidence for National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and State regulatory agency investigations and hearings
• Provides advice, counsel, and guidance to management staff on disciplinary matters, labor and employee relations matters, and acts as a resource for other human resource-related activities and functions
• Performs a variety of special projects related to process improvement, HR strategic goals and initiatives, and hospital and departmental operations; researches and compiles data, interviews relevant individuals, and prepares narrative reports and recommendations
• Reviews employee performance evaluations for completion and initiates appropriate follow-up for incomplete or questionable evaluations. Reviews disciplinary actions. May follow-through with issues for completion and tracking
• Provides administrative and clerical support to the Manager, Employee/Labor Relations and Employment, such as faxing, photocopying, mailings, filing, etc.
• Assists with the processing of termination and layoff paperwork, ensuring completion of necessary paperwork, notifying payroll to prepare final checks, coordination of benefits, and forwarding of all documents to HRIS/Compensation Analyst
• Assists with the development, review and distribution of Hospital-wide policies and procedures, including draft preparation, photocopying, and/or email distribution
• Partners with Manager and HRIS/Compensation to research and resolve employee questions/complaints regarding pay issues
• Partners with Manager, Employee/Labor Relations and Employment and Benefits/IDM, to facilitate and process reasonable accommodation requests, Worker’s Compensation and Recruitment issues, and alternative employment for Qualified Injured Workers (QIW)
• Attends relevant seminars and training activities intended to further knowledge of the field of employee and labor relations
• Assists with a variety of projects, including preparation of job descriptions, development of evaluation tools, wage and hour activities such as coordinating voting process for Alternative Workweek Schedules, Human resource policy development, training, and other activities to further the goals and objectives of Human Resource services
• Participates in conducting training courses and seminars for management and employees on various human-resources related topics
• Participates in hospital-sponsored employee activities (e.g. service awards)
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Department: 8650 - Human Resource Services
• Job Schedule: Full Time - 40 hours/week
• Job Shift: Day
• Hours per Two-Week Period: 80
• Shift Hours: 8 Hour Shift
• Job Number: 12077 - EBTBD