Senior HR Partner, Colleague Relations

Trinity Health

. Provide colleague relations subject matter expertise and guidance to Regional Health Ministry leadership, managers, and colleagues .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeLivonia • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide colleague relations subject matter expertise and guidance to Regional Health Ministry leadership, managers, and colleagues
Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of colleague relations strategies, policies, processes, programs, and initiatives
Manage, resolve, and trend colleague relations matters
Plan and conduct high-risk and complex investigations
Respond to complex and sensitive internal and external complaints
Coach and counsel management and colleagues on performance and disciplinary issues
Investigate and respond to formal colleague complaints and manage problem resolution processes
Manage fitness-for-duty, diversion, and reasonable accommodation matters
Identify, manage, and mitigate organizational risk with HR, Legal Services, Risk Management, Integrity and Compliance, and regulatory bodies
Collect actionable data and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to measure colleague relations programs
Develop and communicate remediation plans
Document investigation findings and outcomes and make objective recommendations to management
Develop and support large, complex investigations and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures within the Just Culture framework
Co-develop and manage protocols for diversion and fitness-for-duty matters, including impairment-for-cause testing and physical capacity evaluation
Assist with organization-wide colleague relations response strategies
Support mergers, divestitures, and acquisitions activities
Conduct Just Culture and employment-law-focused training
Advocate for fair and consistent workplace practices and maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with five (5) or more years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements related to HR and colleague relations
Knowledge of colleague dispute resolution and fostering a positive colleague working environment
Advanced knowledge of employment laws and their application in operating environments
Analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking abilities
Strong logical and deductive reasoning abilities
Ability to collect and synthesize data and information from disparate sources
Ability to support change management and process improvement
Ability to identify and implement innovative ways to deliver programs and services efficiently and effectively
Demonstrated written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills
Proven customer-service orientation and ability to anticipate customer requirements
Ability to continuously learn and pursue personal and professional growth
Ability to handle, prioritize, and delegate multiple tasks and projects
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information and data
Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring
Must be able to travel to various Trinity Health sites as needed, up to 10% of the time
Must comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures
Master's degree and prior health-care experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with at least 3 days per week in-office
Equal Opportunity Employer commitment
Professional development and personal growth opportunities
Collaboration and knowledge-sharing environment
Up to 10% travel to various Trinity Health sites as needed