2 OPENINGS

·      Act as initial contact for business leaders for organizational development projects which include strategic business decisions, organizational effectiveness, staffing, reorganizations and realignments with other parts of the organization.  

·      Solicits employees (one-on-one/small groups) to identify potential issues/concerns and identify opportunities for change.

·      Works with management and employees to facilitate resolution in employee and/or labor relations issues which may include formal investigation and complaint resolution ensuring issues are resolved in legal and ethical manner in accordance with enterprise standards.

·      Provides management guidance on and ensures appropriate documentation for employee and/or labor relations issues, including compliance/legal issues, and progressive discipline.  Serves as first line of defense against adverse effect/impact and discrimination for the organization.  

·      Coach and counsel management and their teams to enhance the relationship between managers and their staff and to increase manager self-reliance in basic Human Resource policies and practices.

·      Implement Human Resource programs and initiatives that aligned with the company’s culture.  May assume leadership role for Human Resources programs and/or initiative deployment across multiple business units.

·      Provides employees with answers to general questions on compensation and pay practices.

• ·      Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• ·      Significant knowledge of Human Resource practices and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations as they relate to recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, workers’ compensation, and wage and hour.
• ·      Proven knowledge of organizational development techniques and performance management.
• ·      A highly effective communicator (verbally and in writing) with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts and proposals.
• ·      Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• ·      Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education is preferred, but candidates with proven experience will not be excluded from consideration.
• ·      A minimum of 5 years’ experience. 
• ·      A minimum of 3 years of related experience in Human Resources including employee and/or labor relations.

As an eligible candidate for a position at Delta Dental, you must possess the following:

• Ability to appear for work on time
• Ability to appear at a physical location
• Ability to perform job duties for a specific duration of time
• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor
• Ability to interact well with co-workers
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to maintain regular/consistent attendance and adhere to scheduled shifts
• Ability to maintain regular/consistent attendance and a full-time schedule
• Ability to maintain current status on projects
• Ability to stay current on training/issues in field