Company Description
Graves-Gilbert Clinic, founded in 1937, is a prominent provider of quality family healthcare in the South Central Kentucky region. With 125 physicians offering thirty medical specialties, our mission is to be the preferred healthcare provider in the area. To learn more about us, visit www.gravesgilbert.com.
Job Summary:
The Employee Relations Specialist serves as a key liaison between employees and management, ensuring that workplace policies are implemented fairly and consistently. This role involves addressing employee grievances, facilitating conflict resolution, conducting investigations, and providing guidance on employment law and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist HR Director with employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations.
- Provide coaching and counseling to managers and employees on performance issues, disciplinary actions, and other employee relations matters.
- Mediate and resolve workplace conflicts in a timely and confidential manner.
- Support managers in addressing performance issues and developing employee improvement plans.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, including personnel files, attendance, and leave management.
- HRIS entry, report writing, etc. (UKG – Ultipro knowledge a plus)
- Adhere to high level of confidentiality.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Other duties as required and/or assigned.
Skills:
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, specifically advanced Excel skills; experience with HRIS.
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of general HR duties.
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
- Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- As expected with all healthcare positions, must adhere to HIPAA/OSHA/BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN regulations and maintain associated workplace trainings.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in employee relations or a related HR role, ideally in a fast-paced environment.