Tufts Medical Center Looking for Employee Relations Rep – Human Resources at South Boston, MA Full Time

Company DescriptionIt takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.Job DescriptionUnder the direction of the Employee Relations Director, this position is responsible for developing resolutions to Employee Relations/Labor issues by providing advice, research and direction to management and employees. This position requires advance skills and knowledge with regard to employment law and labor law. The position also requires experience and skill in problem resolution, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, investigatory skills and strong written and oral communication skills.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides advice, consultation and direction to Leaders to resolve complex employee/labor relations issues involving a variety of areas including employee discipline/corrective action and employee appeals and the grievance process.Develops and modifies Employee Relations communication programs and provides advice and support to Leaders to enhance effective communication.Conducts internal investigations and prepares investigative reports.Is knowledgeable with regard to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Works with Leadership, Payroll and Human Resources colleagues on the interpretation and administration the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Provides union contract administration including the investigation of grievances, drafting grievance responses, MOA preparation.Coordinates and prepares information for grievance hearings, arbitration and administrative hearings for example MCAD and unemployment. Serves as Tufts’ witness when necessary.Provides direction and support for Leave Administration issues as needed.Collaborates on and advises on policy development.Collaborates with colleagues to plan and organize employee recognition events.Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups’ achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.QualificationsJOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Excellent communications skills, both oral and writtenSolid computer skills Workday a plusMust be proficient and have solid knowledge of employment law, federal and state laws/regulations, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, FMLA. PFMLA and state leave laws and JCAHO standards.EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field. Advance Labor relations degree and/or Master’s degree a plus.EXPERIENCE:Requires five to seven years of Labor Relations/Employee Relations experienceAn equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Works in an office setting.Minimal exposure to hazardous wastes, blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity. COVID-19 POLICY:Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption. PDN-955b8df8-99ac-4a78-a7af-ae073a735346