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Job Summary

Summary:

Responsible for advising managers and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) regarding employee and/or labor relations situations and the interpretation of personnel policies, labor contracts as well as state/federal employment laws. The ERLR Partner will provide comprehensive internal employee and labor relations consultation, conduct investigations, present findings and recommendations, support collective bargaining negotiations and develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, leadership and union representatives. The ERLR Partner will develop and evaluate overall employee and labor relations trends/themes and proactively make recommendations to address root causes. They will partner with the MGB Centers of Excellence (COEs) including the Employee and Labor Relations team as well as the Office of General Counsel (OGC), as needed. They will work collaboratively with the MGB Employee and Labor Relations Center of Excellence (COE) to assess training needs and assist in the delivery of training as appropriate on employee relations and labor issues.

Essential Functions

-Provides guidance and support related employee and labor relations including policy and contract interpretation and implementation, performance management, corrective action, employment terminations (including reduction in force), appeal/grievance process and conflict resolution.

-Addresses concerns from workforce members that impact employee experience. Conducts confidential, objective and thorough investigations. Prepares and presents reports of the findings and provides consultation regarding the implementation of action plans to address concerns.

-Partners with the MGB ERLR COE and OGC on complex ERLR cases, demand letters, collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations and other proceedings as necessary.

-In partnership with the ERLR COE, consults with business leaders on maintaining positive employee relations. Assists the ERLR COE in conducting climate surveys as needed to assess the general environmental tone within a department or between departments to determine areas of employee concern. Partners with HRBP and leadership to develop action plans to address issues.

-Manages ADA, religious, and pregnancy accommodation requests using HR case management system. Conducts interactive dialogue process with employee, operational leadership, Occupational Health, and other necessary participants for all accommodation requests, including requests for religious, medical, or pregnancy-related accommodations.

-Using data including all workforce dashboards – identifies gaps, themes, trends and root causes impacting staff engagement and retention, effective performance, delivery of services and organizational strategy.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree

Experience

• 3-5 years Employee Relations/Labor Relations or Human Resources Business Partner Level role or equivalent experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Action Oriented
• Taking on new opportunities and tackling challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively
• Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages Conflict
• Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Situational Adaptability
• Adopting an approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Values Differences
• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,648.00 - $90,750.40/Annual

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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