Human Resources Consultant Sr - #1411617

Department: Human Resources

Shift: Days

Shift Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm. / variable

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:

• The Sr HR Consultant will be 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.
• The Sr HR Consultant will 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.
• The Sr HR Consultant 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.
• Acts as a team leader in the absence of the manager.
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or related field.
• Five years progressive human resource’s experience.
  
  

Preferred:

• Human resources experience in healthcare environment
• SPHR or PHR certification
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Additional Locations: Michigan, Flint
• Requisition ID: 25003708
• Daily Work Times: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No