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The Senior Colleague & Labor Relations Partner at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN contributes to the development, implementation and management of colleague relations strategies, philosophies, processes and programs. Regularly interacts and consults with Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) management and regional Colleague COE leadership to collectively manage, resolve and trend colleague relations matters, including planning and conducting high risk and complex investigations and responding to complex and sensitive internal and external party complaints.

**This is an onsite position at our Mishawaka center with occasional travel to the Plymouth facility.

What you will do:

• Model Core Values & Compliance: Consistently demonstrates the organization’s mission and values while adhering to all laws, regulations, and policies related to patient health, safety, and medical information.

• Expert Guidance on Colleague Relations: Provides specialized consultation to management on complex, high-risk colleague relations issues, including investigations, performance counseling, disciplinary actions, and accommodation matters.

• Risk Management & Collaboration: Partners with HR leadership, Legal, Risk Management, and compliance teams to ensure consistent application of policies, mitigate organizational risk, and maintain a fair and collaborative work environment.

• Program Oversight & Analysis: Monitors and measures the effectiveness of colleague relations programs through data analysis, develops remediation plans, and leads projects to improve workplace practices and compliance.

• Training & Strategic Support: Conducts colleague relations training (e.g., Just Culture), supports organizational change initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, and co-develops protocols for fitness-for-duty and diversion monitoring.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Five (5) or more years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and requirements related to HR and colleague relations, colleague dispute resolution, and fostering a positive colleague working environment.

• Advanced knowledge of employment laws and their application in operating environments is required.

• Ability to respond to variable situations requiring analytical, interpretive, evaluative and constructive thinking abilities.

• Strong logical and deductive reasoning abilities. Ability to effectively collect and synthesize data and information from disparate sources to make investigative findings and recommendations for remediation of issues.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.