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Organization:
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-ValleyPosition Overview:
Sutter Amador Hospital's rich history of Amador County dates back as far as 1876. Today, the community based, not-for-profit Sutter Amador Hospital has 52 licensed beds and is the only hospital in Amador County serving a population of more than 40,000. Our hospital provides comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency care, critical care, diagnostic imaging, a family birth center, surgery, orthopedics and laboratory services. We're proud to be a Baby Friendly Hospital. Sutter Amador is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.Supports the operating team in the achievement of its people related objectives for employee satisfaction, patient or customer satisfaction, labor costs targets, talent development and the development and maintenance of a high performing workforce. Actively participates in development of employee relations programs. Provides assistance in the form of advice and counsel to management regarding effectiveness of staff, application of human resource practices, policies and procedures, application, and administration of collective bargaining agreements, compliance with employment regulations and laws and resolution of complaints and grievances. Communicates with managers of bargaining unit employees regarding contract interpretation, policy interpretation and compliance. Works on resolution of compliance complaints and closure of compliance corrective action plans. Partners during succession planning, including coaching of management clientele on individual development plans and on-boarding support for new managers (30-60-90 day rounding). Supports management when conducting layoffs, start-ups, grievance meetings, investigations, complaint resolutions, staff counseling and related progressive discipline activities, talent reviews and local training. Identifies, investigates and resolves grievances, and coordinates with the Center of Expertise (CoE) for resolution of mediated or arbitrated grievances, work environment scans and harassment investigations. Involved in terminations, unemployment hearings, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges, and reduction in force planning. Supports management with key initiatives as directed by HR and operational leadership. Facilitates manager and staff access to HR services.
Job Description:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's: Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related field or equivalent education/experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN
- 5 years' experience in advising/educating managers with respect to employee relations issues and the Human Resources-related laws, regulations and practices preferably in California.
- 5 years' experience demonstrated expertise in consulting with managers and employees regarding Human Resources issues that arise through all stages of the employment relationship.
- 5 years proven successful experience in delivering training and conducting investigations.
- 5 years' experience demonstrated success in the interpretation and application of Human Resource practices and procedures.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Human Resources policies, practices, laws and regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates analytical skills, ability to influence at assignment leadership levels, exhibits group process and facilitation skills.
- Displays integrity and ethics in handling confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of organizational responsiveness.
- Ability to use computer software for analysis and presentation (i.e., spreadsheets, and word processing).
- Ability to organize, adapt and re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines in an environment of rapid change and growth. Applies innovative and creative approach to assignments and challenges.
- Dependable transportation and appropriate driving record required for off-site assignments.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $106,745.60 to $160,118.40 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Five years of experience advising or educating managers on employee relations issues and HR laws, regulations, and practices, preferably in California.
- Five years of experience consulting with managers and employees on HR issues throughout the employment relationship.
- Five years of successful experience delivering training and conducting investigations.
- Five years of experience interpreting and applying HR practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of HR policies, practices, laws, and regulations.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills and ability to influence leaders, facilitate groups, and manage multiple priorities.
- Integrity and ethical handling of confidential information.
- Ability to use spreadsheets and word processing software for analysis and presentations.
- Dependable transportation and an appropriate driving record for off-site assignments.
Sutter Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sutter Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Sutter Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad networks and strong wellness support. Family coverage is characterized as low-cost or nearly free in some plan options, reinforcing perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include employer matching and, in some cases, a pension after a tenure threshold. Supplemental protections like life and disability insurance add to the overall financial security package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, with examples of sizable PTO allotments early in tenure. Additional supports such as flexible scheduling and leave programs contribute to a sense of time-off breadth.
Sutter Health Insights
What We Do
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities and specialty services. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California. Our facilities and care centers are located in large, urban cities and small, rural communities, from the Pacific Coast to the San Joaquin Valley. You’ll find us in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite and the coastal redwoods. We even have an affiliate in Hawaii. Join us and be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to putting patients’ needs first and achieving the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.
