Job Description
The Labor Relations Director is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on employee and labor related issues. The successful Labor Relations Director acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management. The Human Resources Labor Manager seeks to develop integrated solutions. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The Labor Relations Director maintains an effective level of business operations and connect HR functions to its designated business units.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Writes up concise reports for all cases and ensure case files are processed and closed timely and appropriately and with appropriate sources – legal, union, internal HR staff, management team, etc.
- Hears grievances and adjudicates all third step hearings filed by collective bargaining units and non-union employees. Responds within appropriate time frames.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions and training).
- Facilitates and Coordinates department labor management council meetings with union and management to effectuate change and problem solve.
- Works with internal HR teams as it pertains to Hospital Clients to ensure HR is meeting the needs of the business units and facilitates the removal of obstacles and ensure lines of communications are open and effective.
- Responsive to internal and external communication reflective of a managers’ role and responsibility.
- Performs all other duties as necessary and assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
- Minimum five (8) years’ experience in HR generalist role with an emphasis on labor/employee relations issues.
- Relevant industry experience.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
Licenses, Certifications:
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM – CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred
- Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR) certification or Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification (SPHR) preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Labor Relations: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person