Cottage Health seeks an Employee Relations Consultant for their CH Employee Relations department responsible for supporting the mission, goals and objectives of Cottage Health System. Serves as a support and resource to employees and management staff on employee relations and conflict resolution. Maintains knowledge of employee relations practices, tools, and process improvement methodologies. Supports positive employee relations through programs and processes that are aligned with CHS Code of Conduct, Standards of Behavior, performance management and retention goals.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (8 additional years of relevant experience.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Preferred: Professional in Human Resources SHRM certification (PHR).
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: Proficient with Microsoft office.
- Preferred: Knowledge of Infinium HRIS.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Minimum: 3 years working in a Human Resources environment.
- 5+ years Employee Relations experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years working in a Human Resources environment
- 5+ years Employee Relations experience
- Professional in Human Resources SHRM certification (PHR)
- Knowledge of Infinium HRIS
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cottage Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cottage Health.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
Cottage Health Insights
What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
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