[Hiring] People Relations & Enablement Training & Development Manager @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

At Advocate Health, we're committed to helping people live well by fostering a workplace culture built on respect, trust, accountability, and collaboration. We're seeking an experienced People Relations & Enablement Training & Development Manager to help leaders and teammates navigate complex workplace situations while strengthening organizational effectiveness and mitigating risk.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, HR partners, and teammates across the enterprise, providing guidance on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns. You'll play a critical role in developing leader capability, driving consistency in people practices, and promoting a positive and productive work environment.

This is an opportunity to influence culture and strengthen leadership practices across one of the nation's largest health systems. As a People Relations & Enablement Training & Development Manager, you'll partner with leaders, People & Culture teams, Legal, and HR stakeholders to address complex employee relations matters, improve processes, and ensure fair and consistent application of policies and programs.

You'll also mentor and coach team members, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and help enable leaders to effectively manage performance, workplace concerns, and team dynamics while reducing organizational risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of employee relations experience.
• Deep knowledge of employee relations practices, workplace investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Strong consultation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders through complex and sensitive situations.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs and risk mitigation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Experience supporting large, complex, multi-site organizations.
• Experience coaching leaders through challenging employee relations and performance management situations.
• Knowledge of employment law, regulatory requirements, and HR compliance practices.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, HR Business Partners, and organizational leaders on complex workplace matters.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives and developing team capabilities.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.