Employee Relations Manager

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting harmonious relationships with the trade Unions, Management and Employees
• Managing a range of activities relating to Employees and Labour Relations, including Employee personal issues that may impact them in the workplace
• Promoting acceptance of BHB’s diverse cultural base and zero tolerance of Harassment, Bullying and Incivility
• Ensuring compliance with the Bermuda Hospital Board’s collective bargaining agreements of the BIU and BPSU. This role requires that the ERM be well-versed in Union agreements and interpretation, providing guidance and support to the Director, Organizational Development and Culture as well as Senior Management in respect of: Grievance resolution, Union negotiations, mediation, arbitration and disciplinary action
• Analysing and interpreting data to effectively manage Employee and Labour Relations
• Manages the relationship between BHB, Employees and Unions, ensuring that the Organization is compliant with the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s), BHB policies and employment legislation
• Manages the Joint Consultation Committee and related administrative processes

Qualifications & Registration

• Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Human Resources or other related field, but may be substituted by substantial work experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive employee and labour relations experience
• Experience with Union negotiations or arbitration highly preferred
• Professional affiliation with a Human Resources Association
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Affiliation with either the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) or Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)