Employee and Labor Relations Consultant – Full Time

WVU Medicine

Employee and Labor Relations Consultant managing HR policies and practices in a healthcare setting. Maintaining positive employee relations and supporting management staff with HR procedures.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeWheeling • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Hard Skills

employee relationslabor relationsHR policiesgrievance procedurearbitration preparationinvestigation skillscounselingdiscipliningterminating employeesperformance management

Soft Skills

positive employee moralesound judgmenteffective communicationadvisingcoordinatingsupporting managementproblem-solvingrelationship buildingconflict resolutionorganizational skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Human Resources (PHR)Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)SHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

healthcare settingHuman ResourcesBusiness AdministrationIndustrial Relationsemployee counselingdisciplinary actionsemployee moralelegal inquiriesHR functionsmanagement staff

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for maintaining positive and effective employee/labor relations practices and support with assigned departments and effectively implement and oversee HR policies and procedures.
Develops, coordinates, and maintains policies, programs and training regarding all Human Resources functions with an emphasis in the area of employee/labor relations.
Assists and advises hospital and management staff on employee and labor relations issues.
Develops and recommends employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employer/employee working relationships and promote positive employee morale.
Assists in the preparation and review of arbitrations and other legal inquiries.
Investigates employee issues/problems utilizing sound judgment consistent with organization policies.
Advises and assists management staff in counseling, disciplining or terminating employees as a result of performance, behavior, and attendance actions.
Assists management with grievance procedure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field and two years of professional Human Resources experience required.
OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field and four years of professional Human Resources experience required.
Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and/or SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
Experience with an emphasis in employee and/or labor relations.
Recent work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off