Employee & Labor Relations Consultant

WVU Medicine

Employee & Labor Relations Consultant at WVU Medicine overseeing HR policies and employee relations. Advocating for employees and fostering positive labor relations practices.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeKeyser • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee and labor relations, with a strong focus on developing and implementing HR policies and programs. Possesses advanced knowledge in maintaining positive employer-employee relationships within a healthcare setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsHuman Resources Policy DevelopmentPHR CertificationHealthcare Experience

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ManagementPolicy DevelopmentEmployee TrainingIssue InvestigationJudgment Utilization

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAdvisory SkillsProblem SolvingRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR CertificationSPHR CertificationSHRM-CP CertificationSHRM-SCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingEmployee MoraleLabor Relations PracticesHR Procedures

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.
Investigates employee issues/problems utilizing sound judgment consistent with organization policies.

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

No specific benefits mentioned in the job description.