We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley Position Overview: Provides proactive, consultative employee relations support across an integrated healthcare delivery system to foster a positive, high-performing work environment. Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance and hands-on support on a broad range of employee relations matters for both management-represented and union-represented employees, in alignment with organizational practices, policies, and applicable legislation. Operating as an embedded People Partner, anticipates and helps prevent workplace issues by coaching leaders, strengthening day-to-day people practices, and using field-level insights to inform broader strategies and risk mitigation efforts. Acting as a neutral, unbiased, and objective partner in assessing employee relations matters, is committed to upholding our organizational values in every situation. Collaborates closely with HR business partners, legal, labor relations, risk, and other human resources partners to drive consistent, compliant, and employee-centered outcomes. Supports leaders and teams through organizational change and workforce actions by translating enterprise people strategy into effective local practices. Leveraging case trends, workforce signals, and listening insights, contributes to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen leader capability, reinforce inclusion and belonging, and support a respectful work environment. Job Description: The person selected for this role must live in the Northern California Sutter Health footprint and come on site for work, meetings, etc. This is NOT a remote role. EDUCATION: Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Bachelors degree TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Progressively responsible employee relations or human resources experience, including direct experience with investigations, performance management, and employee relations casework. Demonstrated experience handling investigations, performance management, discipline, and employee relations casework. Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge, including federal and state regulations. Demonstrated ability to coach leaders through complex and sensitive employee situations. Sound judgment and ability to balance employee experience, business needs, and risk considerations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and stakeholder communication. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities. Commitment to inclusion, fairness, and respectful workplace practices. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $104,332.80 to $156,499.20 / annual salary. Emeryville Pay Range is $119,995.20 to $179,982.40 / annual salary. The 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 candidates experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Healths comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
