• Job Description

  Req#: 70042

  Description

  This employee plans and administers policies relating to all phases of employee relations activity for Lincare.

  JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Identifies legal requirements (Federal and state) and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and makes recommendations to ensure company policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
  • Responds to inquiries from employees regarding policies, procedures, and programs
  • Works with business leaders to build successful working relationships with managers and employees through coaching and development of leaders
  • Partners with leadership in an effort to increase retention and overall job satisfaction within the assigned business units
  • Works proactively with regional locations to provide education and guidance to managers and employees about general employment/company policies and protocols, including how to maintain professional and respectful work environments for all employees
  • Investigates and makes recommendations to business management regarding appropriate resolution of employee relations issues, including performance coaching and counseling, performance reviews, informal and formal corrective action, and employment termination
  • Prepares corrective action documents and/or termination memos requested by the business managers
  • Whenever possible, independently investigates managers' concerns to confirm validity and consistency in the application of company policies and standards
  • Ensures all mitigating factors are considered in advising on the final decision of the business
  • Conducts internal investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination, or other employment- related issues
  • Conducts internal investigations for claims from outside agencies and works with outside counsel regarding additional inquiry, information gathering, and interviews
  • Manages a team of 2 to 4 HR Business Partners, including authority to select, manage, review, discipline, and/or terminate said employees
  • Assists direct reports with professional development through support and guidance as needed, oftentimes serving as a resource when faced with more complex/unusual issues to ensure proper action and consistency within the organization
    • Also provides backup support when direct report(s) are out of the office/on business travel
  • Assists other regional Employee Relations teams as required
  • Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
  • Travels as required for site visits, investigations, agency audits, legal issues, etc.
    • Travel requirements generally do not exceed 30% of job annually
  • 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)

  Qualifications

  Education

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience will be considered

  Work Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on employee relations, with progressive increase in responsibility, Required
  • Minimum 8 years of management, Required
  • Direct HRIS, including reporting (ADP preferred), Required

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  Licenses and Certifications

  • Senior/Professional Human Resources certification Preferred

• About the company

  Lincare was founded on the belief that through patient education and clinical support, we can improve patient compliance with physicians'

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