Employee Relations Consultant
At a glance
Mid-level Employee Relations & Culture role at Sentara Health. Virginia Beach · full-time · $88,171–$131,601 base.
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What you'll do
- Advise leaders and team members in your assigned division on employee relations concerns
- Investigate complaints, work toward resolution and reduce the risk of legal action
- Keep complete, timely records of employee relations matters and follow applicable law and company policy
- Watch for division-wide patterns and recommend responses to HR and operational leaders
- Stay visible in the division so people can raise concerns early and receive professional support
What you bring
- You have two years of employee or labor relations experience with a bachelor’s degree, or four years without one
- A bachelor’s degree and an HR certification are preferred, not required
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can support both leaders and team members and handle sensitive workplace concerns. It is based in Virginia Beach and works the first, daytime shift.
From the employer
City/State
Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Overview
Provides Employee Relations support to Leaders and Team Members in assigned Division to promote and maintain positive employee relations. Ensures practices are consistent with applicable laws and Sentara policies. Conducts through investigations of complaints to identify and resolve concerns while reducing risk of legal action. Identifies and responds to situations that could impact Sentara's Philosophy on third party representation. Maintains timely and complete documentation of ER matters. Consistently delivers high caliber of professional work to achieve high level of customer service. Establishes a presence and is visible in the Division as a resource to proactively resolve concerns. Monitors trends within Division to make recommendations to HR and operational leaders on actions.
Education
- Bachelor's degree (preferred).
Certification/Licensure
- HR certification preferred.
Experience
- 4 years employee / labor relations experience without a degree.
- 2 years employee / labor relations experience with a degree.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.