Employee Relations Consultant
CurrentProvides advice and counsel to department mangers and employees, as well as other HR staff, regarding a wide variety of employee relations issues. Promotes the mission and strategic and operational goals of UW Health and its departments by serving as a consultant to management staff and an employee advocate. Advises management staff and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under state, federal and local laws, as well as UW Health policies, and Human Resources' best practices to achieve effective and consistent implementation of all laws, and policies to produce positive relations with all employees. Oversees, coordinates, and assists in resolving a wide variety of human resource issues, including interpretation of human resource policies, procedures and practices related to progressive discipline, performance management activities, accommodation requests, work restrictions, leaves of absence, fitness-for-duty, and employee assistance during crisis situations. Investigates and resolves harassment and/or discrimination complaints and proposes solutions to address wider concerns, if applicable. In partnership with the HR Compliance/Corporate Counsel, coordinates the implementation of settlement agreements, appeal resolutions, administrative, and judicial decisions.