As an advocate for employees, company and departmental goals and initiatives, demonstrate knowledge of management and employee needs and apply that knowledge to create solutions .. Develops, coordinates, and maintains policies, programs and training regarding all Human Resources functions with an emphasis in the area of employee/labor relations. Assists and advises hospital and management staff on employee and labor relations issues .. Develops and recommends employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employer/employee working relationships and promote positive employee morale in accordance with the mission and values and sound administrative practices. Assists in the preparation and review of arbitrations and other legal inquiries. Interprets, educates and makes recommendations to assure that the organization is in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interprets, communicates, trains, and educates hospital staff & management related to policy, values, and State and Federal Laws to assure that the organization maintains legal, nondiscriminatory practices .. Investigates employee issues/problems utilizing sound judgment consistent with organization policies including: harassment, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances. According to circumstances, provides appropriate guidance to hospital management and individuals. Advises and assists management staff in counseling, disciplining or terminating employees as a result of performance, behavior, and attendance actions. Ensures required written corrective action forms are reviewed in Human Resources .. Assist management with grievance procedure. Receives and reviews grievance statements and written responses. Attends all 3rd level grievance meetings .. Protects the interest of employees and the organization in accordance with policies and procedures and governmental laws and regulations, and collective bargaining agreement. Interprets, educates and makes recommendations to assure that the organization is in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interprets, communicates, trains, and educates hospital staff & management related to policy, values, and State and Federal Laws to assure that the organization maintains legal, nondiscriminatory practices .. Prepares and maintains employee handbook. Develops, reviews, and updates Hospital and Human Resources department policies and procedures as needed. 7. Serves as the HR representative on the Harassment Committee.