Senior People Relations Consultant

Advocate Aurora Health

People Relations Consultant Senior at Advocate Health, advising on complex human resources issues and supporting workplace culture. Fostering proactive prevention and enablement in people support.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $41 - $62 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a consultative advisor to physicians, faculty, residents, fellows, leaders, teammates, and business partners navigating people-related concerns
Apply a coaching mindset to help leaders think through options, risks, impacts, and potential solutions
Support leaders in addressing issues early and effectively before concerns escalate
Enable leader empowerment and autonomy through strategic advisory and coaching
Help leaders assess risk, understand root causes, and make informed decisions that lift performance and culture
Shift conversations from “Did a policy get violated?” to “What is driving this behavior or outcome?”
Reframe documentation toward a root-cause and solution-focused approach that emphasizes context, contributing factors, and improvement opportunities
Identify contributing factors related to leadership, culture, systems, or environment
Recommend actions that support learning, growth, accountability, and sustained improvement
Participate in intake and assessment of workplace concerns using a consultative framework
Distinguish between matters requiring formal investigation and those best addressed through advisory or coaching support
Ensure timely, fair, respectful, and thoughtful resolution of concerns
Apply policies, practices, and investigative protocols consistently and appropriately
Ensure decisions and recommendations align with enterprise governance and expectations
Support documentation practices that are clear, accurate, and defensible
Collaborate with Leader Relations, Teammate Relations, Physician & Faculty Relations, Policy, Analytics, Training, and other partners
Participate in warm handoffs and promote shared accountability across service lines
Reinforce a “one team, one model” approach to people support
Model behaviors aligned to Lift Everyone Up and Lead the Way in all interactions
Support leaders in reinforcing dignity, respect, belonging, and trust during difficult conversations
Help translate Advocate Health’s Purpose & Commitments into everyday leadership actions
Recognize recurring themes, trends, or systemic challenges across cases
Share insights that inform training, policy refinement, and proactive interventions
Participate in defining and refining workflows, tools, and practices as the model evolves
Embrace innovation, learning, and change as the function continues to mature
Act as an ambassador for the People Relations & Enablement approach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
Typically requires at least 5 years of experience in human resources, employee relations, business partnership, or a related people advisory function
Ability to navigate complexity with agility, adaptability, and strong judgment
Strategic thinking and the ability to assess risk, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions
Strong communication, consultation, and influencing skills
Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders, teammates, and cross-functional partners
Resilience and sound judgment when supporting sensitive or complex workplace matters
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across teams and service lines
Understanding of the external HR, employee relations, and workplace culture landscape
Ability to scale impact by identifying trends, sharing insights, and supporting proactive solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk AssessmentConsultative FrameworkPolicy ApplicationDocumentation PracticesWorkplace Culture Understanding

Soft Skills

AgilityAdaptabilityInfluencing SkillsResilienceRelationship Building