Director Colleague & Labor Relations

Job Duties

• Supports the development and execution of employee and labor relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partners with senior leadership to address employee relations matters, workforce trends, and labor law considerations.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of policies and programs that promote fair treatment, engagement, and effective conflict resolution.
• Manages day-to-day labor relations activities, including collective bargaining support, contract administration, and union relationships.
• Serves as a lead negotiator or key member of the negotiation team, as appropriate.
• Oversees grievance and arbitration processes and works to maintain productive relationships with union representatives.
• Ensures compliance with applicable labor laws and agreements.
• Led the employee relations function, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Establishes and maintains consistent practices for addressing employee concerns, complaints, and performance issues.
• PARTNERS WITH HR AND BUSINESS LEADERS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND STRENGTHEN MANAGER EFFECTIVENESS.
• Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Identifies potential employee relations risks and partners with legal and HR leadership to address complex issues.
• SUPPORTS RESPONSES TO AGENCY INQUIRIES AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED CLAIMS.
• Manages and develops an employee and labor relations team.
• Provides guidance and coaching to HR business partners and managers on employee relations best practices.
• SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF TRAINING ON LABOR RELATIONS, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT LAW.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Management, Business or related field
• 5 years of Employee and Labor Relations experience
• 3 years of leading a team of employees
• Knowledge of labor relations issues

Additional Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Lift and carry 25 lbs., frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.