Jim Pepe
About Jim Pepe
Jim Pepe serves as the Manager of HR Employee Relations for Emergency & Hospitalist Medicine at Envision Healthcare, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in employee relations, having held various managerial positions across multiple organizations since 1999.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Jim Pepe serves as the Manager of HR Employee Relations for Emergency & Hospitalist Medicine at Envision Healthcare. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization from Parsippany, New Jersey. In this role, he manages employee relations matters, focusing on enhancing workplace morale and retention. He actively collaborates with various departments, including Leave of Absence, Benefits, and Payroll, to address employee concerns effectively.
Previous Experience in Employee Relations
Prior to his current role, Jim Pepe worked at several organizations in employee relations capacities. He was an Employee Relations Manager at Vonage for eight months in 2019-2020. Before that, he served as Manager of Employee Relations at Prudential Financial for ten months in 2018-2019. His experience also includes a six-year tenure as Employee Relations Manager at Lincoln Educational Services, where he previously held the position of Director of Human Resources from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Jim Pepe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Montclair State University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in human resources and employee relations. He has developed expertise in managing performance improvement initiatives and conducting thorough investigations into complex employee issues, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
Background in Human Resources
Jim Pepe's career in human resources began in 1999 at Prudential Financial, where he worked as a Human Resources Generalist for three years. He transitioned to AT&T as a Human Resources Manager from 2005 to 2009. His diverse background includes various roles that have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of employee relations and human resources management.
Key Responsibilities and Initiatives
In his current role, Jim Pepe implements best practices for performance management, including coaching leaders on documentation and performance improvement plans. He conducts full-scale investigations across the Northeast and Southeast regions, addressing complex issues. Additionally, he communicates with leadership to develop strategies that enhance workplace morale and retention based on identified trends.