Employee Relations Consultant

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This position will provide Employee Relations (ER) consultant services for the McKessonSpecialty Provider Organization client groups including The US Oncology Network andIntrafusion, under the direction of the Manager, Employee Relations. The purpose of this role isto consult with HR practitioners and managers on the impact of employee issues and how to proactively respond and properly handle employee relations matters. This position will help practicesappropriately address employee issues to avoid escalation, mitigate risk and correct issues in atimely manner. This role will be responsible for managing ER hotline calls and reviewinginvoluntary terminations with HR practitioners prior to termination within The Network, ensuringappropriate actions and documentation along with mitigation of risk and escalations. This role willengage with practices and legal as appropriate on lower risk issues, and will escalate to theManager, Employee Relations for more complex and/or escalated employee relations issues. Responsibilities include the mitigation of risk through investigation of ER matters, consultationswith managers and HR Practitioners, and focusing on compliance with regulatory guidelines,policies & practices. This position will be responsible for keeping up with legal trends andensuring our policies, guidelines and practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee ER issues reported through employee hotline. Assign investigations to HR COP, conduct investigations as needed, and ensure all appropriate documentation including investigation findings and closure of cases. Escalate issues to Manager, Employee Relations as needed for more complex cases/higher risk issues.

• Conduct Separation Review process for involuntary terminations at the direction of the Manager, Employee Relations, including review of documentation, consultation with HR COP and escalation to legal counsel as indicated by protocol.

• Partner with HR COP for management of unemployment claims.

• Partner on various projects with Compliance, Learning and Development, Shared Services.

• Collaborate with HR teams, and Practice leadership to identify and address ongoing performance issues. Consult on performance management and outcomes across services and other functional areas as needed.

• Collaborate as an expert consultant on ADA, Religion, and PWFA accommodations, guiding the interactive process and working alongside local HR practitioners to effectively manage these requests.

• Stay current on ER legal matters and legislation.Maintain ER metrics and analysis as directed by Manager, ER Consultant

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, Human Resources, business or related field

• 2 years in Human Resources

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Employee Relations

• Healthcare Industry experience preferred

Certifications/Licensure

• HR Certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Working knowledge of current employment law and regulations, legislation and current trends that impacts Employee Relations matters

• Appropriate handling of Employee Relations matters to mitigate risk & escalation

• Employee Relations Investigations & Documentation

• Involuntary Termination Reviews

• Employee Relations Hotline Call Management

• Working within a large Matrixed Organizational Structure

• Work within the Healthcare Industry Influencing Practice Leadership & HR preferred

Critical Skills

• Strong Consulting, Educational and Influencing Skill

• Solid Credibility with HR & Practice Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to be decisive and render judgment

• Conflict Management & Resolution Skills

• Prioritization and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong Written/Oral Communication Skills

• Strong Customer Service Orientation & Team Player

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Credible Activist

• Strategy Architect

• Information Seeking

• Process Improvement

• Openness and Candor

• Must Possess Strong Composure

Working Conditions:

• Travel - 10%

• Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - Office, clinical practice and travel

• Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) - Standard office and travel by air and auto

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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