Director - Employee Relations

The Employee Relations (ER) Director will manage the majority of regional ER Partners. Responsible for strategic oversight and leadership of the ER Partners that provides consultation on employee relations issues, termination issues, and legal and compliance issues, and takes appropriate actions on those fronts. Promotes fair, equitable resolution of cases and investigations as well as providing an efficient experience to stakeholders interacting with the department (team members, leaders and HR partners). 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Creates and directs the development of in-service employee training.
• Ensures compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Partners with the IU School of Medicine

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads the regional ER Partners.
• Works in partnership with ER team, HRPBs and Legal Department and relevant partners to lead thorough and objective investigations regarding complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct and serious policy violations.
• Partner with ER Executive Director to develop strategies to proactively develop solutions to address trends to support attraction, retention and development of talent and capabilities across the business.
• Analyze ER trends and recommend actions, solutions and strategies to address opportunities
• Develops and pursues new goals and objectives for improvement in areas of employee relations.
• Assists leaders in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance, discipline, and related topics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Requires 10+ years of relevant Employee Relations experience with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Human Resources certification strongly preferred (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Thorough understanding of human resources and labor relations principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, boards, officials, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile, research, and analyze information.
• Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Ability to analyze data and provide insights for improvement
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Executive Director- Human Resources

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. Through its 16 hospitals (a mix of urban, suburban and rural facilities), IU Health offers a full range of specialty and primary care services for children and adults. Statewide, IU Health has more than 2,600 staffed beds, $6.23 billion in net total operating revenue, and strategic service lines including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant, that have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades. IU Health has over 34,000 team members.

Apply teamwork. Apply experience. Apply skill. Apply yourself. And together we can change everything.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals