Employee Relations Generalist II

Role Overview

• Independently manages employee relations investigations.
• Analyzes investigation findings and recommends appropriate actions.
• Manages and maintains accurate case files with appropriate documentation.
• Provides guidance on employee concerns and conflicts.
• Identifies and tracks employee relations trends; communicates to HR Business Partners.
• Reviews and approves corrective actions/ Accountability Based Performance (ABP) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Provides comprehensive consultation to leaders on various employee relations matters. (30%)
• Coaches leaders through performance management situations.
• Develops and delivers HR training programs.
• Creates performance management tools and resources.
• Monitors utilization of performance management programs.
• Advises on policy interpretation and application. (25%)
• Supports the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of various programs and initiatives.
• Ensures compliance to monitoring and reporting processes.
• Assists leader prepare for unemployment hearings and drive high success rate for unemployment claims.
• Partners with the leave of absence team to support leave and accommodation cases.
• Creates and maintains program documentation and metrics.
• Supports implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
• Assists with diversity and inclusion program activities. (25%)
• Provides advanced policy interpretation and guidance to employees and leaders.
• Creates employee documentation for standard situations.
• Supports onboarding and exit processes.
• Recommends and implements process improvements.
• Supports organizational change initiatives.
• Mentors junior team members. (20%)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience HR or related field
• 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with focus on employee relations.
• Strong investigation and documentation skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Solid organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with HR Information Systems.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer