Senior Employee Relations Advisor Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Job Description:

At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we’re thrilled tooffer an exceptional opportunity to join our Human Resources teamas a Senior Employee Relations Advisor. If you’re passionate aboutcreating a positive and supportive work environment, this role isfor you! We are seeking a dynamic and approachable individual whowill provide expert guidance on employee relations and labormatters. As a key partner to managers, directors, and staff, you’llnavigate complex and sensitive investigations with confidentialityand care, using your expertise to deliver fair, consistent, andimpactful solutions. In this role, you’ll help shape and maintainour culture of inclusiveness, innovation, and collaboration, makinga meaningful difference for both the organization and the people weserve. Join us and contribute to a workplace where every voice isvalued, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow!

Why St.

Jude? Be part of a world-class organization dedicated to advancingtreatments for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where yourcontributions will make a meaningful impact on both the institutionand its employees. Access opportunities for professional growth and careeradvancement, including continuous learning and developmentprograms.

Key Responsibilities:

Complex Investigations:

-Conduct and resolve highly sensitive,confidential investigations by partnering with key stakeholders toensure equitable resolutions.

Exit Interviews & Trend Analysis:

-Conduct exit interviews andprovide data-driven reports to management, highlighting trends andareas of concern, while recommending corrective actions.

Labor Contract Negotiation & Grievances:

-Collaborate with theDirector to interpret, administer, and negotiate labor contracts.

Assist in preparing for union grievance meetings and contractnegotiations with bargaining units. Performance Improvement Plans (PIP): -Assist in developing andmonitoring PIPs, reviewing processes and documentation to enhancejob performance and ensure compliance with institutionalstandards. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): -Promote the utilization ofthe EAP, and support employees and managers through return-to-workprograms and other initiatives to ensure successfulreintegration.

Policy and Training:

-Interpreting and answering policy relatedquestions from employees, review HR policies, the employeehandbook, and union contracts regularly, recommending necessaryupdates. Assist in designing and delivering training on employeerelations topics, such as workplace harassment, workplace violence,and labor laws (e.g., ADA).

The Candidate We Are Looking For:

We areseeking a dynamic, well-rounded professional who can blend deeptechnical expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

Success inthis role will require:

Emotional Intelligence:

-A high level of emotional intelligenceto manage sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, anddiscretion. You must possess the ability to resolve conflictscreatively and within policy.

Analytical Skills:

-The ability to conduct consistent and fair,detailed investigations and communicate complex data in a way thathelps to drive decision-making.

Professional Demeanor:

-A proactive, engaging attitude, with acalm and even-keeled approach to handling stressful situations andambiguous scenarios

Labor Relations Expertise:

-A solid understanding of laborcontracts, grievance procedures, and performance improvementmethodologies, along with the ability to apply best practices.

Independent Work Style:

Ability to handle investigations andrequests autonomously, ensuring timely and thoroughresolution.

Conflict Resolution Expertise:

Strong skills in mediating andresolving workplace conflicts with empathy and diplomacy.

Strong Communication & Influence:

Excellent ability tocommunicate effectively and partner with senior leaders to align onsolutions and strategies.

Team Player:

While capable of working independently, you willalso be an essential collaborator, contributing to a positive andeffective team dynamic.

If you are passionate about employeerelations, dedicated to fostering a positive workplace environment,and ready to contribute to the groundbreaking mission of St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital, we want to hear from you!

MinimumEducation and/or

Training:

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum Requirement:

4+ years of experience in an employeerelations (ER) or similar role handling ER activities. Some experience researching complex human resources-relatedissues and implementing courses of action. Experience supporting audits, surveys and performing complexreporting and analyses; Work Day experience, preferred. Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook,Word, PowerPoint, Excel) including Google Sheets Slides,preferred. Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registrationand/or Certification Required by

SJCRH Only:

SHRM-CP or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) OR EmployeeRelations Investigations Certification, preferred.

CompensationInrecognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparencylaws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of thecompensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered ingood faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factorsthat are considered in making compensation decisions including butnot limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure andcertifications, and other business and organizational needs. It isnot typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of thesalary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the factsand circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of thecurrent salary range is $70,720 – $126,880 per year for the role ofSenior Employee Relations Advisor.

Explore our exceptional !NoSearch FirmsSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital does not acceptunsolicited assistance from search firms for employmentopportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submittedby search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Judevia email, the internet or in any form and/or method without avalid written search agreement in place and approved by HR willresult in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired bySt. Jude.