8 years of experience in Human Resources, Counseling, or a related field
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Proven experience in conflict resolution and employee relations
Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare detailed reports
Experience in training and guiding management on employee relations issues
Familiarity with ADA accommodations and personnel policies
Responsibilities
Develop resolutions to employee relations and labor issues
Investigate allegations of employee misconduct and prepare reports
Guide managers on performance management and corrective actions
Facilitate conflict resolution between employees
Provide guidance on ADA accommodations and collaborate with health services
Review employee grievance cases and recommend findings
Interpret and apply personnel policies for supervisors and employees
Ensure equitable and effective personnel policies and recommend changes
Maintain accurate records related to employee cases
Collaborate with legal counsel on discrimination complaints
Prepare cases for arbitration and administrative hearings
Train supervisors in managing employee relations issues
Support leave administration issues as needed
Maintain collaborative relationships with HR teams
Ensure legal compliance to mitigate organizational risk
Stay updated on employment laws and regulations
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment with HR teams
Supportive leadership development programs
Engagement in hospital committees for broader impact
Full Job Description
Job Posting Description
Position Summary: Senior Employee Relations Advisor (hybrid)
Key Responsibilities: 1. Develops resolutions to employee relations and labor issues by providing advice, research, direction and guidance to management and employees. 2. Investigates allegations of employee misconduct, conducts internal investigations and prepares investigative reports. 3. Guides managers on performance management and corrective action process. 4. Facilitates conflict resolution between employees through coaching and referrals to appropriate resources 5. Provides guidance on ADA accommodations interactive process to employees and managers; works collaboratively with the Office of Health Services on ADA cases. 6. Reviews employee grievance cases and recommends findings. 7. Provides interpretation to supervisors and employees in the interpretation and application of the Hospital's personnel policies. 8. Ensures personnel policies are equitable and effective; reviews current policies and procedures and recommends changes, as necessary. 9. Maintains accurate record-keeping metrics and documentation related to employee cases. 10. Collaborates with Office of General Counsel in preparing for the Hospital's defense in regards to discrimination complaints or lawsuits brought by employees. 11. Coordinates and prepares presentation of cases for arbitration and administrative hearings, such as unemployment. 12. Trains supervisors and managers in support of Hospital leadership development programs on managing employee relations issues. 13. Provides direction and supports leave administration issues, as needed. 14. Maintains collaborative team relationships with other HR teams and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups' achievement goals. 15. Ensures legal compliance to mitigate risk to the organization through effective guidance. 16. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations. 17. May participate in Hospital committees when required.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree required Experience: 8 years' experience required. Human Resources, Counseling or a closely related field preferred.
About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric hospital. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 on-staff members of the Institute of Medicine and 9 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The hospital is also the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
