Employee Relations Specialist

This People Services (PS) position is an integral member of the leadership team for assigned business segments, serving as a trusted advisor on strategic human resources (HR) and other matters that impact business results.

This role provides coaching to teammates and management to resolve policy-related and procedural issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure People Services activities align with DaVita’s culture, values, and mission, executing on PS strategy to support business needs.
• Provide teammate relations counseling for teammates and management as needed, collaborating with internal legal counsel when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to PS policies and compliance with Teammate Relations findings and action plans.
• Partner with other corporate PS functions like Compensation, Benefits, and Recruiting to to meet the needs of the business.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related area is also required, though a combination of education and progressively responsible work experience may be substituted.
• A minimum of three (3) years of human resources generalist experience is required.
• At least one (1) year of experience in teammate relations is required.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of human resources laws, practices, and principles.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities.

Travel Requirement:

Up to 75% of travel locally and within the United States

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
 

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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