Advisor, Employee & Labor Relations – Advice & Counsel Center
Cardinal Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,900 - $103,950 per year
About the role
- Manages employee and labor relations matters for unionized and non-union workforce
- Conducts investigations as needed for cases involving unionized workforce and makes recommendations as needed
- Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences
- Works with ER/LR Leadership, Site leadership, Security, and others on escalated issues and other matters as required
- Interprets contractual agreements for leaders and employees engaged in labor relations processes
- Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written warnings, suspensions, and terminations
- Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices
- Identifies Employee Relations/Labor Relations trends and communicates to Site and Advice and Council Center leadership as needed
- Proactively develops and maintains technical knowledge in employment law and HR/ER, remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices
- Jointly develops practical implementation plans to resolve ER issues that consider the overall culture of the organization with a goal to maintain a positive, engaged work environment
- Responsible for administering and facilitating all leave of absence claim processes, including Workers Comp, FMLA, ADA, and other statutory or company-specific leaves for unionized workforce
- Will work closely with service providers and facilitate transitional return to work, ensuring that employees receive the necessary support during their leave periods
- Administer and facilitate unionized workforce leave and disability programs, including tracking open requests and return of certifications by assigned deadlines
- Use independent judgment to issue determinations on continuous and intermittent leave requests
- Communicate and educate policies and procedures related to the leave and disability process with employees and managers
- Support leaders in the interactive process with employees to identify reasonable accommodations under the ADA
- Administer the leave/accommodation tracking system and develop workflows
- Identify ways to automate processes and streamline procedures for leave management
- Educate staff on policy changes and best practices regarding leaves
- Reconcile disability, paid leave, PTO, and unpaid time for leave-related absences
- Manage the leave inbox, ensuring timely responses to inquiries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- 4+ years of experience in related field, preferred, specifically in Employee Relations or HR Generalist roles with a focus in Employee Relations in a Union environment
- 2+ years working complex Employee Relations issues, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and other state and federal regulations preferred
- Experience handling workplace investigations and/or EEOC charges strongly preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred. Haitian creole is a plus.
- 1+ years of HRIS ADP experience is a plus.
- Strong coaching and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Employee RelationsLabor RelationsFMLAADATitle VIIworkplace investigationsEEOC chargesHRISunionized workforce managementleave management
Soft Skills
coachingproblem-solvingmediationcommunicationtrainingorganizational skillsindependent judgmenttrend identificationcollaborationeducation