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Employee relations assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in employee relations assistant job postings.
Sample employee relations assistant requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
- Experience in employee relations, HR compliance, and labor laws
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
Sample required employee relations assistant soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with employees, managers, and HR team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Employee relations assistant job description example 1
Cottage Health employee relations assistant job description
Join the Human Resources Team as an
Employee Relations Consultant
. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the mission, goals and objectives of Cottage Health System. The Employee Relations Consultant serves as a support and resource to employees and management staff on employee relations and conflict resolution. Additional responsibilities including maintaining knowledge of employee relations practices, tools, and process improvement methodologies. The Employee Relations Consultant supports positive employee relations through programs and processes that are aligned with CHS Code of Conduct, Standards of Behavior, performance management and retention goals .
We are looking for innovative thinkers who have a high level of accountability, ownership, and take pride in their work. We are looking for a leader who has strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively partner with our team. To succeed in this role, the Employee Relations Consultant will have excellent organization skills, superior attention to detail and able to adapt within a complex and fast-paced environment.
At Cottage Health, we are proud of our generous Total Rewards package. We offer benefit programs that help us hire the best people.
Our benefits program is called Choices...for Health...for Wealth...for Life. We take great pride in continuously evaluating our Choices program to offer the most competitive benefits in the health care industry. We offer employees excellent traditional benefit plans like medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, along with a leading-edge Wellness Program of health improvement opportunities. The program provides tools that allow you to bring the same attention to your health that Cottage Health does to the health of our patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (8 additional years of relevant experience)
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred: Professional in Human Resources SHRM certification (PHR)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Proficient with Microsoft office
Preferred: Knowledge of Infinium HRIS
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: 3 years working in a Human Resources environment
Preferred: 5+ years Employee Relations experience
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
Employee Relations Consultant
. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the mission, goals and objectives of Cottage Health System. The Employee Relations Consultant serves as a support and resource to employees and management staff on employee relations and conflict resolution. Additional responsibilities including maintaining knowledge of employee relations practices, tools, and process improvement methodologies. The Employee Relations Consultant supports positive employee relations through programs and processes that are aligned with CHS Code of Conduct, Standards of Behavior, performance management and retention goals .
We are looking for innovative thinkers who have a high level of accountability, ownership, and take pride in their work. We are looking for a leader who has strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively partner with our team. To succeed in this role, the Employee Relations Consultant will have excellent organization skills, superior attention to detail and able to adapt within a complex and fast-paced environment.
At Cottage Health, we are proud of our generous Total Rewards package. We offer benefit programs that help us hire the best people.
Our benefits program is called Choices...for Health...for Wealth...for Life. We take great pride in continuously evaluating our Choices program to offer the most competitive benefits in the health care industry. We offer employees excellent traditional benefit plans like medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, along with a leading-edge Wellness Program of health improvement opportunities. The program provides tools that allow you to bring the same attention to your health that Cottage Health does to the health of our patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (8 additional years of relevant experience)
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred: Professional in Human Resources SHRM certification (PHR)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Proficient with Microsoft office
Preferred: Knowledge of Infinium HRIS
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: 3 years working in a Human Resources environment
Preferred: 5+ years Employee Relations experience
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
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Employee relations assistant job description example 2
Turnitin employee relations assistant job description
Turnitin is seeking to hire an Employee Relations and Compliance (ER&C) Regional Partner to join our team, in support of our global organization.
This is an exciting, global opportunity to regionally lead employee relations and compliance efforts. The successful candidate will provide best-in-class HR support and help to extend Turnitin's inclusive, people-centric culture to support our business strategy.
The ER&C Regional Partner will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for matters related to labor relations and compliance regionally.
What you will do:
Provide support for all employee-related questions including, but not limited to: harassment, discrimination, wage & hour concerns, terminations, performance management, and immigration
Conduct and lead investigations related to allegations of harassment, discrimination, wage & hour, and policy violations
Identify new, existing, and/or updated regional employment and labor laws, regulations, and enforcement activity
Engage with People Business Partners (PBPs) and leaders to provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, progressive discipline, leaves of absences, and investigations
Ensure all People Business Partners (PBPs) and leaders are trained on current legislation and advanced labor relations techniques while providing advice, guidance, and recommendations for problem resolution to PBPs and leaders
Investigate and resolve complex / sensitive employee relations issues, interface with Legal, as needed, to recommend and deliver actions
Identify potential areas of labor compliance vulnerability and risk and propose and help implement solutions to remediate
Work across the organization to help complete internal HR audits and address compliance opportunities, issues, and gaps
Support the equal employment opportunity process, including the formulation of proposed actions based on plan results and submissions to governmental entities
Monitor and ensure compliance with regional health and safety regulations
Review annually and make recommendations for improvement of the organization's policies, processes, and practices related to compliance and labor relations matters
Develop and deliver training pertaining to employment and labor law compliance, engaging legal and learning partners, as needed
Ensure that regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated via employee handbooks and guidelines within the region
This is an exciting, global opportunity to regionally lead employee relations and compliance efforts. The successful candidate will provide best-in-class HR support and help to extend Turnitin's inclusive, people-centric culture to support our business strategy.
The ER&C Regional Partner will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for matters related to labor relations and compliance regionally.
What you will do:
Provide support for all employee-related questions including, but not limited to: harassment, discrimination, wage & hour concerns, terminations, performance management, and immigration
Conduct and lead investigations related to allegations of harassment, discrimination, wage & hour, and policy violations
Identify new, existing, and/or updated regional employment and labor laws, regulations, and enforcement activity
Engage with People Business Partners (PBPs) and leaders to provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, progressive discipline, leaves of absences, and investigations
Ensure all People Business Partners (PBPs) and leaders are trained on current legislation and advanced labor relations techniques while providing advice, guidance, and recommendations for problem resolution to PBPs and leaders
Investigate and resolve complex / sensitive employee relations issues, interface with Legal, as needed, to recommend and deliver actions
Identify potential areas of labor compliance vulnerability and risk and propose and help implement solutions to remediate
Work across the organization to help complete internal HR audits and address compliance opportunities, issues, and gaps
Support the equal employment opportunity process, including the formulation of proposed actions based on plan results and submissions to governmental entities
Monitor and ensure compliance with regional health and safety regulations
Review annually and make recommendations for improvement of the organization's policies, processes, and practices related to compliance and labor relations matters
Develop and deliver training pertaining to employment and labor law compliance, engaging legal and learning partners, as needed
Ensure that regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated via employee handbooks and guidelines within the region
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Employee relations assistant job description example 3
Kaiser Permanente employee relations assistant job description
This senior individual contributor is primarily responsible for leading complex or highly specialized EEO and other HR investigations, conducting reporting of Company employee information, and conducting employee relations training and assistance activities aligned with KPs performance management strategy and processes.
This position monitors and interprets complex regulatory changes (e.g., policies, procedures, federal and state laws), and provides consulting to business line stakeholders on complex Human Resources policies, processes, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
+ Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and evaluating recommendations made by others.
+ Leads complex or highly specialized EEO and other HR investigations by coordinating the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; leading interviews; making recommendations based on investigation findings; researching key business issues; identifying potential action steps; fully documenting investigation findings; providing updates to HR and business leadership; and evaluating and recommending corrective action plans for substantiated allegations.
+ Conducts reporting of Company employee information by creating and distributing reports and analyses; designing and implementing new reports; aligning reports with Human Resources and business needs; influencing the development of database technologies to track key data (e.g. case management, investigation status); and gaining buy-in from stakeholders.
+ Conducts employee relations training and assistance activities aligned with KPs performance management strategy and processes by providing consultation to Human Resources and business leaders; conducting research and providing data-driven advice and assistance on employment-related regulations at the State and Federal levels; and partnering on the development and delivery of formal education and training.
+ Monitors and interprets complex regulatory changes (e.g., policies, procedures, federal and state laws) by leading analysis on regulatory impacts; reporting and escalating non-compliance to relevant parties; identifying solutions for issues and concerns; and overseeing and advising on the implementation of designated changes.
+ Provides consulting to business line stakeholders on complex Human Resources policies, processes, procedures, laws and regulations by advising employees as needed; researching, identifying, and analyzing concerns; coordinating problem resolution; staying abreast of and interpreting policies and regulations; influencing and providing input to the development of policies in partnership with cross-functional leadership; guiding managers on employee management, discipline, and terminations; and working with Legal to resolve issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Minimum two (2) years experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
+ Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Social/Behavioral Science, Education, Public Administration, Liberal Arts, or related field and Minimum seven (7) years experience in HR consulting, including at least 5 years in employee and/or labor relations. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.
+ N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
+ One (1) year experience working in a unionized environment.
+ Two (2) years experience consulting senior leaders or executives.
+ Five (5) years experience conducting EEO and/or other HR investigations.
+ Four (4) years experience working cross-functionally across departments, functions, or business lines.
+ Human Resources Professional Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) or other accredited HR certification.
+ Senior Human Resources Professional Certification (SHRM-SCP or SPHR).
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Employee Relations Investigator V
LOCATION: Pasadena, California
REQNUMBER: 1119925
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
This position monitors and interprets complex regulatory changes (e.g., policies, procedures, federal and state laws), and provides consulting to business line stakeholders on complex Human Resources policies, processes, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
+ Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and evaluating recommendations made by others.
+ Leads complex or highly specialized EEO and other HR investigations by coordinating the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; leading interviews; making recommendations based on investigation findings; researching key business issues; identifying potential action steps; fully documenting investigation findings; providing updates to HR and business leadership; and evaluating and recommending corrective action plans for substantiated allegations.
+ Conducts reporting of Company employee information by creating and distributing reports and analyses; designing and implementing new reports; aligning reports with Human Resources and business needs; influencing the development of database technologies to track key data (e.g. case management, investigation status); and gaining buy-in from stakeholders.
+ Conducts employee relations training and assistance activities aligned with KPs performance management strategy and processes by providing consultation to Human Resources and business leaders; conducting research and providing data-driven advice and assistance on employment-related regulations at the State and Federal levels; and partnering on the development and delivery of formal education and training.
+ Monitors and interprets complex regulatory changes (e.g., policies, procedures, federal and state laws) by leading analysis on regulatory impacts; reporting and escalating non-compliance to relevant parties; identifying solutions for issues and concerns; and overseeing and advising on the implementation of designated changes.
+ Provides consulting to business line stakeholders on complex Human Resources policies, processes, procedures, laws and regulations by advising employees as needed; researching, identifying, and analyzing concerns; coordinating problem resolution; staying abreast of and interpreting policies and regulations; influencing and providing input to the development of policies in partnership with cross-functional leadership; guiding managers on employee management, discipline, and terminations; and working with Legal to resolve issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Minimum two (2) years experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
+ Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Social/Behavioral Science, Education, Public Administration, Liberal Arts, or related field and Minimum seven (7) years experience in HR consulting, including at least 5 years in employee and/or labor relations. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.
+ N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
+ One (1) year experience working in a unionized environment.
+ Two (2) years experience consulting senior leaders or executives.
+ Five (5) years experience conducting EEO and/or other HR investigations.
+ Four (4) years experience working cross-functionally across departments, functions, or business lines.
+ Human Resources Professional Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) or other accredited HR certification.
+ Senior Human Resources Professional Certification (SHRM-SCP or SPHR).
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Employee Relations Investigator V
LOCATION: Pasadena, California
REQNUMBER: 1119925
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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