Human Resources Consultant

The Human Resources (HR) Consultant performs duties at the professional level in the following functional areas: employee relations, benefits management, leave process, and coaching and guiding staff and supervisors on administrative processes. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization. Travel is required. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role, all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Act as a subject matter expert on conducting internal investigations involving policy violations, rule violations, harassment and other conflicts; manage investigations, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans in compliance with policy and State and Federal law.
• Acts as an employee relations specialist for staff and managers and as a liaison between employees and management.
• Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Leads and documents investigations regarding employee complaints, grievances, and corporate compliance issues.
• Creates trainings for supervisors on administrative processes and acts as a liaison to provide guidance on questions about administrative processes.
• Provides continued training and education to supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Schedules exit interviews and gathers exit data.
• Assists and guides supervisors on how to perform stay interviews.
• Reviews stay interview and exit interview data and provides recommendations to local leadership and upper management.
• Guides employees on FMLA and non-FMLA leaves, tracks and manages the leave process which includes coordinating communication between the employee, HR, Payroll, and other vendors.
• Conducts benefits orientation for new hires.
• Creates, implements, and helps support local leadership with morale and employee appreciation initiatives.
• Participates in unemployment hearings.
• Provides input and recommendations on policy, procedural, and benefit updates.
• Frequent travel to assigned offices is required
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involves minimal exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.  
• The normal work routine has a minimal ergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment. 
• The position may require a minimal amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area. 

 

Required Qualifications and Competency Expectations:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources field preferred.
• Experience: Prefer HRCI or SHRM-HR Certification.
• Certificate or Professional License: Prefer two (2) years in the HR field.
• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks

 

As a State-Of-the-Art Healthcare Organization and a Federal Contractor Agency – we require all individuals who join Team Bowen to receive a flu shot and TB test to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. There are options for exemption applications, but approval is not always guaranteed.

 

Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace: 

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees. 

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.