Hiring: Director, Employee Relations Company: Sutter Health Location: Sacramento, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:26:56 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote About the job Experience: •Director-level experience or above leading Employee Relations within a large, highly matrixed organization with multiple business units, geographic locations, and diverse workforce populations. •Deep, demonstrated expertise in Employee Relations, including investigations, performance management, workplace conduct, conflict resolution, discipline, grievances, and complex employee matters. •Strong Employee Relations skill set is essential; this is not primarily a Labor Relations role. •Healthcare experience strongly preferred, particularly within an integrated delivery system or similarly complex environment. •Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives, influence across functions, and navigate complex organizational change. Required Skills: •Lead enterprise employee relations strategies, programs, and scalable practices across a complex healthcare system. •Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees at all levels on complex employee relations matters involving both management and union represented employees. •Lead proactive workplace initiatives, investigations, internal reviews, performance improvement, behavior management, grievances, discipline, end-of-employment matters, coaching, and conflict resolution. •Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Legal, Labor Relations, Compliance, Risk, Security, Communications, and leadership on employee relations, crisis management, threat assessment, workplace safety, leaves, accommodations, and other complex workforce matters. •Provide strategic leadership and employee relations expertise during enterprise transformation, organizational restructuring, and workforce transition initiatives. •Use workforce data and analytics to identify trends, mitigate risk, improve workforce effectiveness, and strengthen the employee experience. •Develop and deliver proactive education, coaching, and consultation to build leader capability and promote consistent, effective employee relations practices. •Establish and advance enterprise-wide standards, practices, and approaches that support a positive, high-performing work environment while ensuring alignment with organizational policies and applicable legislation. Qualifications: •Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. •Bachelor’s degree Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!