Senior Employee Relations Generalist

We are recruiting for a motivated Senior Employee Relations Generalist to join our team!

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Department

HR Administration

Job Summary
Serves as a primary contact for employee relations matters, promoting positive workplace relationships through effective employee communication and engagement. Works independently to handle the most complex and sensitive employee relations matters. Provides guidance and mentorship to other employee relations generalists while partnering with HR Business Partners to analyze trends and recommend preventive measures. Takes initiative in identifying and implementing process improvements, provides input on policy and program development, and ensures consistency in approach to support a positive workforce culture.
Essential Functions:

• Employee Relations & Investigations
  • Leads highly complex and sensitive employee relations investigations.
  • Analyzes investigation findings and recommends appropriate actions.
  • Manages and maintains accurate case files with appropriate documentation.
  • Identifies systemic issues and partners with HR Business Partners to recommend interventions and preventative measures.
  • Reviews and approves moderate to complex corrective actions/ Accountability Based Performance (ABP) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
  • Provides comprehensive consultation to leaders on complex and high-risk employee relations matters.
  • Develops and refines investigation protocols and best practices. (30%)
• Performance Management & Training
  • Coaches leaders through complex performance management situations.
  • Develops and facilitates various employee relations training programs.
  • Creates performance management tools and resources.
  • Monitors utilization of performance management programs.
  • Analyzes performance trend data to identify systemic issues.
  • Recommends solutions for department-specific challenges. (30%)
• Program Administration & Compliance
  • Leads program implementation and evaluation.
  • Manages compliance monitoring and reporting processes.
  • Oversees unemployment case management and drives high organizational success rate.
  • Partners with the leave of absence team to support complex leave and accommodation cases.
  • Recommends new program development; oversees documentation and metrics.
  • Supports developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives.
  • Assists with diversity and inclusion program activities.
  • Leads survey and audit preparation efforts.
  • Assists with policy and process development and communication. (20%)
• General HR Support & Leadership
  • Provides advanced policy interpretation and guidance to employees and leaders.
  • Creates employee documentation for standard situations.
  • Supports onboarding and exit processes.
  • Leads process improvement initiatives.
  • Supports organizational change initiatives.
  • Mentors junior team members.
  • Provides thought leadership on employee relations best practices.
  • Partners with HRBPs on strategic initiatives. (20%)

Education:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant employee relations focus required.

Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven track record of successful complex investigations.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Intermediate level of public speaking and facilitator skills to speak effectively and persuasively on matters of interest to employees and serves as facilitator on employee focus groups.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$95,366.00 - $143,049.00 / yr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.