Senior HR Colleague Relations Partner

Purpose

Trusted support partner to managers & colleagues that provide Human Resources (HR) subject matter assistance recommendations & / or guidance to collectively implement manage & / or resolve policy process & program matters.

Note: patients refers to patients clients residents participants customers members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows understands incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission Values Vision Actions & Promise in behaviors practices & decisions.

Work Focus: Collaborates in system-wide strategy development & deployment of priorities & initiatives;
Serves in an informal leadership role supporting strategic direction vision & guidance in the integration of strategies operations & services; Advances & aligns strategy & structure to achieve organizational goals; Supports work efforts involving the planning defining & application of policies processes programs & initiatives.

Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications for data collection & management; Incorporates basic knowledge of Trinity Health (TH) policies practices & processes to ensure quality confidentiality & safety are prioritized; Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge; Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience; Helps to identify opportunities develop solutions & lead the team through resolution.

Communication: Employs effective & respectful written verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals standards program expectations service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes addresses & / or escalates organizational operational or team conflicts.

Environment: Performs work in a caring collaborative & safe manner. Stewards productive use of resources (e.g. people financial equipment supplies materials) to achieve assigned commitments experiences & quality standards; Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others; Self-monitors & initiates corrections & / or seeks assistance or guidance when needed; Embraces new ideas & cultural differences.
Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal state & local laws / regulations Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct as well as other policies procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

The Sr. HR Partner Colleague & Labor Relations (CLR)

Provides guidance & colleague & labor relations (CLR) subject matter expertise to Regional Health Ministry (RHM) leadership managers & colleagues in promoting & fostering of a fair positive & collaborative working collaboration with Regional Health Ministry (RHM) management HR Business Partners (HRBPs) & Regional CLR leadership contributes to the development implementation & management of colleague & labor relations strategies philosophies processes & programs. Responsible for ensuring that organizations activities are in compliance with relevant regulations laws & standards. Regularly interacts & consults with RHM management & regional colleague & labor relations leadership to collectively manage resolve & trend colleague & labor relations matters including planning & conducting high risk & complex investigations responding to complex & sensitive internal & external party complaints & supporting collective bargaining processes. Counsels & coaches colleagues on performance and/or disciplinary issues investigating & responding to formal internal and/or external sourced colleague complaints handling & responding to colleague grievances for both union & non-union colleagues & managing & resolving other fitness for duty diversion and/or reasonable accommodation matters. Adds value to the organization by providing expert CLR guidance & solutions with a focus on enabling the achievement of Trinity Healths Strategic Priorities to realize a person-centered mission-focused colleague culture in both union & non-union settings.

Labor Functions:

• Administers Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) in alignment with business operations.

• Facilitates Effects Bargaining Meetings through negotiation between Trinity Health management & union leadership.

• Coordinate & participate in contract negotiations including Memorandum/Letters of Understanding (MOU/LOU).

• Manages union pay increases & wage scales in collaboration with Total Rewards Compensation.

• Respond to Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) & National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charges in alignment with direction from Trinity Health Labor Strategy & outside counsel.

• Conduct manager education regarding contract terms to ensure consistent application of the CBA.

• Collaborate with Labor Strategy Team to coordinate & participate in local response strategies & education training of union impact for both leaders & colleagues.

• Management of the SharePoint site with CBAs LOUs etc.
• pay grade 15 range $100205.0859-$150307.6289 Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications education location licensure certification requirements and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Business Administration Labor & Industrial Relations or a related field

Minimum of five (5) years of related experience including colleague & labor relations labor & employment laws collective bargaining colleague dispute resolution & fostering positive colleague & labor environment; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

Masters degree

Prior health-care experience

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions (General Summary)

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight touch sound & / or smell. Occasional

• Exposure to fumes odors dusts mists & gases biohazards / hazards (mechanical electrical burns chemicals radiation sharp objects etc.). Occasional

• Exposure to or subject to noise infectious waste diseases & conditions. Occasional

• Exposure to interruptions shifting priorities & stressful situations. Frequent

• Ability to follow tasks through to completion understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Frequent

• Ability to read small print hear sounds & voice / speech patterns give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise. Frequent

• Perform manual dexterity activities & / or grasping / handling. Frequent

• Ability to climb kneel crouch & / or operate foot controls. Occasional

• Use a computer / other technology. Continuous

• Sit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Frequent

• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE). Continuous

• Comply with Trinity Healths Code of Conduct policies procedures & guidelines. Continuous

• Ability to provide assistance in the event of an emergency. Occasional

Direct Healthcare Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Frequent

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional

• Use upper & lower extremities engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous

• Encounter worksites (e.g. patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions. Continuous

• Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g. transporting moving positioning & / or ambulating patients). Occasional

Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Frequent

• Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional

• Experience of long periods of walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing. Occasional

• Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment. Occasional

• Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous

• Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions. Occasional

Average Workday Activity: Occasional - O (1% - 33%) Frequent - F (34% - 66%) Continuous - C (67% - 100%)