Employee & Labor/Union Relations Advisor

The VNA Health Group is seeking a Full Time Employee & Labor/Union Relations Advisor.

The Employee & Labor Relations Advisor provides guidance, advice and assistance to management and employees on a variety of employment, employee performance, and labor relations issues. This position conducts and/or directs the investigation of employee related issues, provides guidance on interpretation and application of policies and collective bargaining agreements, facilitates the grievance and dispute process, and provides management training on topics related to employee and labor relations. The Advisor will guide employees to the proper HR and/or organizational resources. This Advisor will facilitate ongoing communication and working relationships with union representatives including coordination of joint labor-management committees.

The ideal candidate for the Employee & Labor Relations/Union Advisor position will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• SPHR/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SHRM-CP certification, or coaching certification (ICF, PROSCI, et al) preferred
• Minimum five years HR experience, with particular focus on employee and labor relations strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong consulting and leadership coaching skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of all Human Resources function
• Advanced communication skills – ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity
• Critical thinking, decision making and proven relationship building skills
• Experience in conflict resolution and basic business acumen skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player