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Texas Behavioral Health Center

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.
The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds - 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW's first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. Learn more about Texas Behavioral Health Center here!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
JOB SUMMARY
Join our growing UT Southwestern Human Resources team as a Senior Employee Relations Consultant and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth. As an Employee Relations Consultant, you will play a critical role in launching our new facility by building a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace from day one.  Serving as an advisor and subject matter human resources expert, you will help to shape the culture and employee experience within this growing operation. In this senior consultant role, you will provide guidance on policy interpretation, play a key role in facilitating advice and problem resolution on employee matters, ensuring compliance with workplace policies, training, and health/safety requirements.  As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant, you will play a valuable part in creating positive and proactive employee relations across the Texas Behavioral Health Center.  We are looking for someone with prior Human Resources experience, specifically in employee relations supporting a large customer/employee group. Prior experience working in a Behavioral Health Environment and/or Hospital is preferred.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School or 
  Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field. 
   

• Experience
  9 years of professional experience in one or more areas of specific HR/ER management, including at least three (3) years in assigned area with High School Diploma or
  5 years of professional experience in one or more areas of human resource management, including at least three (3) years in assigned area with Bachelor's Degree. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Provides advice, problem resolution, and facilitation in the areas of employee relations, performance management, and other related matters. Resolving and/or triaging issues as appropriate.
• Counsels, advises, and works with all levels of leadership and employees to identify and resolve work related matters in order to improve workforce performance and effectiveness.
• Facilitates conversations between supervisors and employees in a way which results in accountability and problem resolution. Conducts investigations ensuring all facts have been gathered, uses facts in determining appropriate disciplinary action; prepares appropriate response/recommendations to manager/supervisor.
• Assists supervisors/managers in articulating the facts that supports the need for disciplinary action. Reviews all request for disciplinary actions ensuring information contained is factual and supports the action being taken. Ensures information being communicated, is written in a manner that is clear and understandable by the employee.
• Builds effective partnership with customers; gain an understanding of the work performed and challenges faced by the customer.
• Utilizes data from surveys, reports, and other means to identify trends; works with supervisors/managers to proactively address concerns/challenges.
• Facilitates employee grievance and appeal processes for classified employees. Works with managers/supervisors to prepare grievance responses. Prepares summary and documentation for appeals, to be reviewed by the EVP of Business Affairs.
• Supports and facilitates the development of training for managers and employees. Partners with Organizational Development & Training (ODT) to deliver training, engagement surveys and/or other HR programs.
• Maintains required information in Employee Relations databases, entering required information within 3 business days of
• Interprets and communicates UTSW policies and procedures in a clear and consistent way to employees, advising of their rights. Stays abreast of state and federal laws.
• Collaborates and/or consults with various departments, including but not limited to Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Leave Administration as needed.
• Participates in TWC Unemployment hearings, providing necessary information as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.