Employee Relations Business Partner

Sutter Health

Emeryville, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$119,995.20–$179,982.40 Per Year

LOCATION

Emeryville, CA

POSTED

10 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay

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 area and work on site regularly. This is NOT a remote role.

This role will support Sutter Shared Lab and other departments as assigned.

EDUCATION:

_Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree._

+ Bachelor’s 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 $119,995.20 to $179,982.40 / annual salary. Sacramento Pay Range is $104,332.80 to $156,499.20 / 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 candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/