Employee Relations Consultant

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Overview Provides Employee Relations support to Leaders and Team Members in assigned Division to promote and maintain positive employee relations. Ensures practices are consistent with applicable laws and Sentara policies. Conducts through investigations of complaints to identify and resolve concerns while reducing risk of legal action. Identifies and responds to situations that could impact Sentara's Philosophy on third party representation. Maintains timely and complete documentation of ER matters. Consistently delivers high caliber of professional work to achieve high level of customer service. Establishes a presence and is visible in the Division as a resource to proactively resolve concerns. Monitors trends within Division to make recommendations to HR and operational leaders on actions. Education Bachelor's degree (preferred). Certification/Licensure HR certification preferred. Experience 4 years employee / labor relations experience without a degree. 2 years employee / labor relations experience with a degree. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.