Employee Relations Business Partner

University Health
United States
2301 Holmes Street (Show on map)
Sep 07, 2024
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Employee Relations Business Partner 101 Truman Medical Center Job LocationCrown Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Employee Relations Position Type Full time Work Schedule 8:00AM - 4:30PM Hours Per Week 40 If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses: UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children's Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH's beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women's care clinics. UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee's Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care.It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center. UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area's largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City's vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations. Job Description The Employee Relations Business Partner interacts with other Human Resource (HR) Partners, business leaders, managers and employees to provide advice, guidance and coaching on policy and employment practices to ensure workplace concerns are resolved fairly and consistently. Uses their expertise to consult with and advise others on successful resolution of performance and conduct issues, employee concerns, labor relations, and unique situations within the workplace. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related area. Seven to ten years progressive HR experience. Experience should include the following: organizational development, extensive conflict resolution skills, complex employee relations, training and development and facilitation skills. Must be able provide solid examples of experience above. Extensive employee relations and labor relations experience as demonstrated in general HR policies, programs, methods, practices and procedures. Solid knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding employment and OSHA, EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA etc. Knowledge of current principles, practices and trends in leadership and management as they apply to employee and organizational development; educational, cultural, political, governmental and employee relations issues. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in an effective manner. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to all levels. Ability to coach leaders at all levels of the organization to make good business decisions in alignment with corporate strategies. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively while working with tight deadlines and changing priorities. Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. Ability to manage multiple business unit clients in multiple locations. Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities. Ability to work independently and with little guidance to achieve objectives. Ability to take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree. HR Professional Certification. Human Resources experience in a healthcare environment.