OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.
As the Senior Advice and Counsel Center Partner (Sr. ACC Partner), you will serve as a partner and consultant to the organization providing guidance, training and education, collaboration, and support through a variety of Employee and Labor Relation issues including, but not limited to – employee misconduct, drug diversion and workplace impairment, policy violations, performance deficiencies, social media issues, Leave violations, FLSA violations, contract violations, grievance management, and ethical and workplace violence issues. You will also serve as a consultant and/or collaborating with all functions of Human Resources such Business Partners, Labor Specialists, and the HR Service Center. You shall be responsible for responding to concerns submitted through a variety of paths (EthicsPoint, emails, calls...), routing such concerns to the appropriate manager or department, provide advice and consultation for concerns received, engaging in the investigatory process and support OHSU’s policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations through these processes. Finally, in this position you will be responsible for ensuring documentation for investigation is maintained in the employee relations case management system and that, all communications are reviewed, provided to the employee, and if necessary submitted to the union.
Next point of contact for customers when there is a concern regarding the management of their case.
Responsible for completing department projects related to organizational initiatives.
Attend grievance meetings, provide guidance and recommendations for grievance responses.
Consult with Labor Relations on complex grievances and difficult cases.
Support the organization by providing equitable, timely, and consistent interpretation and guidance on HR policies and procedures, employee and labor relations matters, performance management conversations and documentation, conflict resolution, discipline, grievances, arbitrations, and other employee relations services.
Build a collaborative relationship with the organization by providing exceptional service to each mission.
Apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to identify themes and trends, design and deliver interventions, and drive continuous improvement in organizational strategies and effectiveness of Employee Relations.
Coordinate with OCIC (Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance) and Occupational Health to provide the needed support for reasonable accommodations and ensure associated situations are identified prior to making employment decisions on items related to accommodation requests.
Recommend and draft new and updated policies, procedures, and bargaining concepts;
Participate in collective bargaining at the direction of the labor relations team.
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