Employee Relations Business Partner

Sutter Health

. Support two sites throughout the region and travel between them .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAntioch • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,762 - $184,142 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, including investigations, performance management, and compliance with employment law. Proven ability to coach leaders and foster a respectful workplace culture while managing complex employee situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee RelationsInvestigationsPerformance ManagementEmployment Law KnowledgeStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations CaseworkFederal RegulationsState RegulationsRisk MitigationWorkforce Signals Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingSound JudgmentCollaborationCommitment to InclusionAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Delivery SystemOrganizational ChangePeople StrategyRespectful Workplace PracticesMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support two sites throughout the region and travel between them
Provide proactive, consultative employee relations support across an integrated healthcare delivery system
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations matters
Support management-represented and union-represented employees in alignment with organizational practices, policies, and applicable legislation
Coach leaders and strengthen day-to-day people practices
Assess employee relations matters as a neutral, unbiased, and objective partner
Collaborate with HR business partners, legal, labor relations, risk, and other human resources partners
Support organizational change and workforce actions by translating enterprise people strategy into effective local practices
Use case trends, workforce signals, and listening insights to contribute to continuous improvement and risk mitigation
Strengthen leader capability, reinforce inclusion and belonging, and support a respectful work environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
Bachelor’s degree
5 years of recent relevant experience
Progressively responsible employee relations or human resources experience
Direct experience with investigations, performance management, and employee relations casework
Knowledge of employee relations and employment law, including federal and state regulations
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
Ability to work Monday–Friday day shifts, with weekend work as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Total rewards program
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package