The Role
The HR Business Partner provides Employee Relations support, advises management on issues, conducts investigations, and ensures compliance with laws and company policies.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
This employee provides Employee Relations support to the field and Corporate HR, using independent judgment in applying Company policies in an equitable manner within the requirements of applicable employment laws and established Company precedent.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues based on applicable federal/state employment laws, Company policies, and past precedent
- Responds to inquiries from employees/managers regarding policies, procedures, and programs in a timely manner
- Determines appropriate level of discipline based on the circumstances and as required, defends organization's position based on past precedent, policies, etc.
- Prepares corrective action documents and as applicable, employee separation notices and related documentation after reviewing circumstances and advising management of potential risks
- Investigates internal complaints of harassment/discrimination and other employment-related issues
- Acts as strategic partner to leadership, mitigating systemic issues arising from investigations and conducting education on various topics discovered during internal investigations
- Remains mindful of concerns in other areas of the company (i.e. Health Care Compliance, Safety, etc.), ensuring that any such issues are properly referred to the applicable department personnel
- Assists Corporate Benefits in the administration of FMLA and ADA
- Conducts internal investigations for claims from outside agencies and works with outside counsel regarding additional inquiry, information gathering, and interviews
- Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
- Participates in management training for interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and harassment/discrimination as needed/requested
- Represents organization at employment-related hearings and investigations
- Attends work on a regular and predictable basis. Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., local time. Work schedules are currently hybrid (3 days in-office; 2 days work-from-home).
- Travel is required for location visits, investigations, agency audits, Legal issues, etc.
- Travel requirements do not typically exceed 30% of job
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in business-related field Required
Work Experience
- Minimum five (5) years in Human Resources with emphasis in Employee Relations Required
- Previous employment may be considered in lieu of education requirement
- Background supporting multi-state locations preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Computer proficiency required
- Required understanding of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- PowerPoint and any HRIS system a plus
Licenses and Certifications
- PHR/SPRH or SHRM-CP/SCP Preferred
Top Skills
Hris
Microsoft Office Suite
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The Company
What We Do
Lincare is a leading supplier of respiratory-therapy products and services for patients in the home. You can learn more about our extensive suite of products and services by visiting our website. Everywhere we operate, Lincare is working to be a partner in patient care by providing high-quality services and supplies, promoting patient education, and building strong relationships with patients, physicians, families and caregivers.
Services we offer include:
Oxygen Therapy
Nebulizer Therapy
Sleep Therapy
Ventilator Therapy
Enteral Therapy
Pediatric Services
Caring Responders
Long Term Care
Disease Management Programs
and More!
