• Employee Relations Specialist

    Sonora Quest (Phoenix, AZ)


    Primary City/State:

    Phoenix, Arizona

    Department Name:

    Human Resources-Ref Lab

    Work Shift:

    Day

    Job Category:

    Human Resources

     

    Join Our Team as an Employee Relations Specialist!

     

    Are you passionate about building positive workplace relationships and resolving challenges with a human touch? If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love making a meaningful impact, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

     

    About the Role

     

    As an Employee Relations Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of fostering a productive and supportive work environment. Working closely with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), you will lead investigations, resolve employee concerns, and help shape workplace culture. You’ll play a vital role in training new leaders, administering the Reach Line, and ensuring adherence to our policies, regulations, and professional standards. This is a great opportunity to enhance your human resource acumen.

     

    What You’ll Do

    Core Responsibilities:

    Analyze workplace scenarios and offer actionable recommendations aligned with company policies and legal guidelines. Provide timely support for leader and employee inquiries, maintaining open communication and detailed records. Lead Reach Line administration, conduct thorough investigations, and document findings within the case management system. Deliver engaging training sessions for new leaders on HR policies and responsibilities. Collaborate with HRBPs on escalated leave of absence, disability, and return-to-work cases. Take on higher-level projects, addressing employee communications and navigating non-routine HR questions.

    What You Bring to the Table

    + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft presentations and lead training sessions.

    + A strong understanding of key HR functions and policies.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical tools, including spreadsheets.

    + Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

    + The ability to stay organized while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    At our company, we believe in empowering employees and fostering a positive workplace culture. Your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of our team. Join a supportive and innovative environment where your skills will shine!

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This role performs general day to day functions of employee relations. Investigates and resolves employee relations concerns with oversight by a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). Role provides leaders and HRBPs with support for employee relations investigations. Responsible to train new leaders in basic Human Resources responsibilities. Responsible for Reach Line administration and investigations. _Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards._

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.

    + Two years’ human resources/business or applicable experience.

    + Ability to operate in a highly dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities.

    + Proven analytical, technical and project management skills.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + SHRM or HCRI Certification

    + Additional experience in Human Resources administration in multiple functional specialties.

    + Experience in the health care industry.

    + Additional related education and/or experience.

    EEO Statement:

    EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)

     

    Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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    Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

     

    EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

     

    Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

     

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