Compensation:

Pay Range: $63,875 - $103,800 / year

- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- 6-time Magnet-designated organization

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama

- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021

- Level I Trauma Center

- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

The Employee Relations Partner is the first point of contact for managers and employees, and serves as a strategic partner and consultant, providing guidance on employee relations issues, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a resource and liaison for employee relations issues demonstrating a knowledgeable and comprehensive approach. Inspire trust and confidence with employees and leaders with the HR partnership.

• Interprets and communicates HR policies, procedures, and employment laws to ensure consistency and compliance; demonstrates understanding of entity specific as well as UAB Medicine policies and procedures.

• Partners with department leaders to support performance management, corrective actions, coaching, and progressive discipline; coordinates resolution of conflicts between employee and leader.

• Exercises sound judgment to determine when to escalate complex employee relations matters to the appropriate internal or external partners i.e., BTAM, UAB Police, EACC, Risk Management, Compliance, etc.

• Drafts, proofs and finalizes documents ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy/legal requirements.

• Maintains appropriate employee relations files and records.

• Participates in sponsored events and activities to remain knowledgeable of employee relations climate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and three (3) years of Generalist or Employee Relations experience required. HR experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to both people and process, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment.

Preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification