Employee Relations Coordinator

Summa Health System-Akron Campus

Full-time, w/benefits

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Director, Employee and Labor Relations, develops proactive employee relations strategies, policies and practices to ensure the employees of Summa Health System are treated fairly, engaged/motivated to provide quality service to the individuals served. Ensures employees and managers receive proper guidance and counsel regarding fair and consistent treatment of employees as well as encourage and facilitate open communication to resolve employee issues.

Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field or the equivalent in training and experience

Experience & Training Required:
a. Three (3) years Human Resources experience with an emphasis in employee relations and employee services

b. Experience in a multi-facility health care setting preferred, which includes non-union and union environments

c. Experience outside of health care and in a for-profit setting would also be helpful

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Excellent preventative labor relations skills as well as superb human relations, communications, analytical and negotiating skills

b. Expert knowledge of the regulating and legal issues related to employee relations is required

c. Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately to all levels of employees