Sr. Employee & Labor Relations Advisor (Onsite - Burbank, CA)

About the role

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

Job Summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Sr. Employee & Labor Relations Advisor for a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts. We are looking for a qualified and dedicated individual who can work onsite and support our Burbank, CA locations. This role may be assigned to one of our three markets in the Burbank area, depending on operational needs.

• Provides guidance, support and expertise in employee & labor relations matters to include discipline, coaching, performance management, human resources policy interpretation.
• Ensures legal compliance and adherence to system policies and procedures are met in a consistent, objective and fair fashion.
• Guides managers and employees on employee & labor relation issues, investigates formal complaints, makes recommendations, and ensures legal requirements are met.
• Collaborates with other HR team members throughout the Adventist Health system to address organizational needs and contributes to a range of projects to implement HR strategies (i.e., change management, policy implementation, etc).
• Administers labor relations programs for the system, including contract interpretation, investigation and processing of employee grievances and discipline.
• Handles traditional labor questions/issues, union organizing, interpretation of complex contract terms, policies or rules, discipline/employment related issues.
• Serves as a liaison between leadership and the local unions regarding all aspects of our business, including technological advances, new business initiatives, changes in the law, efforts to make our business stronger and more viable as well as changes and/or modifications to terms and conditions of employment for our unionized associates.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, business, or related field: Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Five years of employee & labor relations experience: Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Labor Relations certification course completion: Required or completed within one year of hire Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Sr. Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP): Preferred

Essential Functions

• Oversees, manages and resolves system wide employee & labor relations matters.
• Proposes resolutions to complex and highly sensitive employee & labor relations issues.
• Conducts escalated investigations regarding potential violations of applicable federal or state employment laws and/or Adventist Health policies.
• Composes comprehensive fact-finding summary reports on completed investigations.
• Advises and influences all levels of management regarding employee & labor relations decisions.
• Leads complex projects in a variety of employee & labor relations-related areas.
• Provides direction and guidance to market human resource teams for the successful outcome of projects.
• Provides mentoring to market human resource teams and leaders on all aspects of employee & labor relations.
• Serves as a liaison between leadership and the local unions regarding all aspects of our business, including technological advances, new business initiatives, changes in the law, efforts to make our business stronger and more viable as well as changes and/or modifications to terms and conditions of employment for our unionized associates.

Organizational Requirements

• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit here for more information about E-Verify.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 67970 Job Category : Specialist Posting Date : 2026-06-25T00:33:09+00:00 Locations : Burbank, CA, United States Assignment Category : Full-time regular Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $94,083 to $141,125. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.