Labor Relations Manager

Accountabilities

• Advises HR colleagues, leaders, managers, and other stakeholders on labor and employee relations matters, including prevention strategies and appropriate courses of action.
• Serves as the organization’s chief negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations with represented employee groups.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with organizational leadership, external labor partners, and bargaining units.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to negotiate agreements and support constructive, effective labor relations.
• Administers collective bargaining agreements and provides clear interpretation of contract provisions to managers, employees, and HR colleagues.
• Led or supports grievance processing, contract implementation, and resolution of labor-related issues.
• Provides guidance regarding performance management and other employee relations matters within unionized environments.
• Facilitates communication between management and union organizations to promote effective working relationships.
• Applies relevant employment laws, regulations, policies, and labor standards when advising on workplace matters.
• Supports employment-related investigations and ensures grievances and other labor matters are handled appropriately.
• Provides consulting, facilitation, and leadership support across different organizational levels.
• Builds positive and influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in labor and employee relations.
• At least 2 years of collective bargaining experience; experience serving as a chief spokesperson is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading contract interpretation and implementation, grievance processing, performance management, and labor relations initiatives.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with union organizations and management.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulatory standards, including FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, EEOC, Workers’ Compensation, ADA, HIPAA, and COBRA.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission (TJC) principles and practices is preferred.
• Experience conducting or supporting employment-related investigations and grievance administration.
• Strong internal and external consulting, facilitation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across different organizational levels and perspectives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with the judgment to navigate sensitive workplace situations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, leadership, employees, and external labor partners.
• A Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree is preferred.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR or SPHR is preferred.

Pay

• Annual salary range of $124,425.60–$179,046.40 USD, with actual compensation influenced by skills, experience, certifications, education, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE role with a daytime schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and additional leave programs.
• Competitive tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Career development programs, including educational and leadership opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programs and well-being resources.
• Programs supporting employee connection, inclusion, and belonging.
• Opportunity to work in a large healthcare environment where labor relations directly support employees, managers, and organizational operations.