MAC-McLaren Macomb-Hospital Hiring for Senior HR Consultant at Mount Clemens, MI Full Time

Senior Human Resources Consultant

Provides Human Resources consulting services, utilizing a broad range of knowledge of strategies and tactics to assigned service lines and support departments. Assists in the development, recommendation, and implementation of Human Resources strategies aligned to those of MHC and assigned areas of responsibility. Assists in the development and implementation of business-focused policies/contracts, procedures, and processes. Active participation on system initiatives and teams. Advocates change in key human resources areas including staffing, performance management, HRIS, education, employee/labor relations, compensation, and benefits.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of key HR projects as assigned by HR leadership. This will include effectively communicating project status updates and providing awareness to any potential project obstacles.
• Actively participate in guidance, direction, motivation and development of department peers.
• Maintains knowledge and a thorough understanding of federal and state laws and required reporting forms related to the work including equal employment opportunity regulations, labor laws, wage hour laws, family medical leave, and OSHA regulations.

• Originates and leads human resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
• Serves as the primary contact person for managers and employees concerning human resources policies, procedures, and practices. Assists others in the interpretation and application of human resources policies, procedures, and practices and labor contracts.
• Conducts investigations to recommend appropriate action to managers in areas of harassment and other alleged misconduct.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and communication of human resources policies and procedures.
• Responsible for union grievances and supports the arbitration process.
• May attend and participate in contract negotiations. May assist in preparation for negotiations and arbitration hearings.
• Meets with employees and managers upon notice of terminations.
• Works with third party administrators to facilitate and resolve unemployment claims.
• Reviews and evaluates below standard performance reviews and discusses strategies with department supervisor.

• In consultation with internal and external legal counsel, assists in preparation of data for litigation and the attendance of EEO hearings, unemployment hearings, compliance hearings, arbitration, contract negotiations, and the like.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years progressive experience OR Associates degree and 7 years progressive experience.

2 years Labor Relations experience

Preferred:

Human Resources experience in Healthcare environment
SPHR or PHR certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to “think ahead” to anticipate needs of team and customers s/he is supporting.
• Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to guide and counsel others in the interpretation and application of human resources policies, procedures, and practices.
• Accurately interprets and applies the provisions of union contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in demanding situations.
• Makes sound decisions regarding HR issues where there is no written policy or established practice.
• Maintains knowledge of and assists with communication and implementation of system-wide initiatives related to benefits, compensation, retirement services, HRIS and open enrollment.
• Understands wage and salary administration including pay structure analysis skills.

Primary Location Harrington St., Mount Clemens, MI

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Work Location: One location