Brigham and Women's Hospital - Somerville, MA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
This is a hybrid role that would require an onsite presence at an MGB site (including MGH and BWH). Under the direction of the AMC Director of Professionalism, the Sr. Employee Relations Partner - Professionalism is responsible for independently advising physician and/or research leaders, executive and administrative leaders and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) at Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) regarding routine and complex faculty and trainee employee and labor relations issues including workplace complaints, performance concerns and accommodation requests. The incumbent will conduct investigations (including harassment, retaliation, discrimination), write investigative reports and present findings, identify workplace trends and deliver training. The incumbent will manage physician, research and trainee workplace concern resolution, provide guidance, coaching and support, interpret HR policies and guidelines, act as a liaison with other HR colleagues and respond timely to workplace concerns and complaints. The incumbent will monitor and evaluate overall employee relations trends/themes and proactively make recommendations to address root causes. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the MGB Employee Relations & Labor Relations Center of Excellence (ERLR COE) to discuss training needs and to assist in training delivery, as appropriate, on employee and labor relations topics. The incumbent will work closely with MGB Centers of Excellence (COEs) including ERLR, Benefits, and Compensation as appropriate, as well as the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
Responsibilities
- Provides advice and counsel related to the interpretation and enforcement of HR policies and employment agreements.
- Conducts sensitive, confidential, objective and thorough investigations.
- Prepares reports of findings and presents findings to specific audiences.
- Addresses concerns involving physicians, researchers, trainees, employees and POIs.
- Provides counsel to leaders on policies, performance management concerns, and performance improvement plans.
- Supports the exit process for voluntary and involuntary employment terminations.
- Manages ADA and Federal/State Pregnant Workers Fairness Acts accommodation requests.
- Partners with the MGB ERLR COE and OGC for consultation on complex employee and labor relations cases.
- Investigates harassment, discrimination and retaliation concerns.
- Supports the grievance and arbitration process.
- Identifies gaps, themes, trends and root causes impacting effective performance.
- Develops action plans to address workplace and/or employee engagement concerns.
- Maintains current body of knowledge of employment and labor laws.
Requirements
- JD, or equivalent advanced degree, highly preferred.
- PHR/SPHR, SHRM-SCP or CP or related certification preferred.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years progressively responsible employee relations experience, preferably in the healthcare industry.
- Experience conducting investigations related to workplace harassment, discrimination and retaliation complaints.
- Human Resources and/or Employee Relations experience in a labor environment strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and HRIS web-based tools such as PeopleSoft or Workday.
Nice-to-haves
- Coaching, mentoring or similar experience preferred.
Benefits
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Professional development opportunities.
