HR Manager (Employee Relations)

What you will be doing:

The HR Manager (HRM) provides a wide range of professional and HR support to business leaders, employees, and the Employee Relations & HR Compliance team under minimum supervision. The HRM's primary responsibilities are focused on employee relations and HR compliance functions including performance management i.e. Performance Improvement Plans and Corrective Actions, exit interviews, metrics reporting and data gathering, and foreign national program administrative tasks. Responsibilities will also include responding to employee questions/requests/concerns, terminations, Premier policy and practice enforcement and interpretation, etc. The successful HRM will function as an employee champion while managing risks for the business, and possess the ability to work with a highly collaborative team to drive solutions and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations and Performance Management 75%

• Provide day-to-day support to leadership, employees, and the Employee Relations & HR Compliance team in areas of performance management and policy interpretation.
• Researching, analyzing, presenting and disseminating information data. (i.e., employee reports from Workday, process improvements, dashboards).
• Provide relevant trends and metrics to help develop solutions, programs, and new or updated policies and practices.
• Day-to-day performance management guidance for routine talent issues (i.e., underperformance, coaching, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Facilitate resolution of employee/supervisor concerns by providing individual coaching/counseling using conflict resolution, intervention and change management strategies as circumstances dictate.
• Assist client group leaders in identification of aberrant behavior, and other issues as required.
• Demonstrates an appropriate balance between Company and employee advocacy in dealings with internal and external customers.
• Provides feedback to leaders and assist in identifying, documenting, and communicating deficiencies in performance.
• Collaborates with other Employee Relations & HRBP team members to maintain a practical level of consistency throughout the organization.
• Conducts exit interviews with employees leaving the company to assess overall success of the employment relationship and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitors and analyzes turnover to develop, recommend and implement strategies to improve employee retention.

Employee Relations Team and Immigration Support 25%

• Function as back up to Senior HR Employee Relations Coordinator.
• Assist in immigration case intake data gathering.
• Manage the immigration public access file.
• Provide client letters/employment verification letters for foreign nationals.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Previous experience to include Employee Relations as well as HR Generalist, HR Specialist, or HR Compliance.
• Foreign National Program administrative experience.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.

Experience:

• Deep understanding of employee relations function including progressive discipline procedures inclusive of corrective action, PIP consultation and management.
• Experience with Foreign National Program administration including H-1B visas, TN Visas, F-1 visas, H-4 Visas and Green Cards.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities to improve the employee experience, retention, and workplace culture.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

* Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

* 401k retirement program

* Paid time off

* Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

* Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 13th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
  

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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