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Human Resources
Employee Relations Consultant
Houston, TX, US
We are searching for an Employee Relations Consultant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide direction and guidance to all levels by analyzing, recommending, assisting in the development of and administering various Human Resources programs, plans, policies and procedures in a consistent manner; advising both leadership and staff regarding resolution of various issues/concerns; and coordinating a variety of activities related to fair employment practices, laws and regulations.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Provides daily direction, guidance, and counseling to leadership and employees.
• Responds to questions ranging from simple to complex within 24 hours of initial inquiry regarding employment issues and application of policies.
• Interprets policies and practices for employees and leadership, ensuring consistent application of the same within regulatory parameters.
• Conducts one-on-one meetings with employees or leadership, obtaining pertinent information, determining applicability of policies/procedures to the issue at hand, recommending an action plan and providing follow-up as necessary.
• Coordinates the Employee Problem Solving (EPS) process, including initial meeting(s), Step One Mediation, Step Two Committee Meeting, and final notification to all involved parties, and ensures that all steps are followed within established time frames 100% of the time.
• Conducts investigations for complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination, gross misconduct or other allegations received via the Confidential Hotline and complete investigations within established time frames.
• Responds to unemployment and other regulatory requests or claims.
• Collect, report, and maintain data for biannual background check compliance.
Skills & Requirements
• Associate degree
• 3 years’ experience in Human Resources
• A Juris Doctor degree (JD) will substitute for the experience requirement.
About Texas Children’s
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
