Posting number: 2026-02790
Department: HealthWest
Job classification: Employee Relations Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Human Resources, Miscellaneous
The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for handling conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, reasonable accommodation, Family and Medical Leave, leaves of absence, and program/team restructuring that may include position changes and layoffs, for a non-union department of Muskegon County. The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for training HealthWest supervisory staff in employee relations topics, providing mentoring and coaching, and developing supervisory competency. The person in this position works closely with the Muskegon County Human Resources Compliance Supervisor when handling employee relations issues to ensure HealthWest is complying with Muskegon County Personnel Rules and procedures. The Employee Relations Specialist gathers information for subpoenas and participates in legal proceedings as requested by the Muskegon County Human Resources Compliance Supervisor. The overarching goal for this position is to create a transparent employee relations process that makes staff feel confident that it is fair and equitable. In addition, the position aims to develop supervisory staff who are not only confident in their jobs but also have confidence in the guidance and training they receive from Human Resources.
Have a high school diploma and five (5) years of employee/labor relations experience.
NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
An employee in this class works remotely in a home office, but travels to HealthWest locations to attend meetings, training, conduct investigations, and provide staff assistance. The person in this position also travels to other county locations and out of county for other events such as training, conferences, meetings, etc.
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Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
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