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Senior Labor Relations Consultant- Remote Opportunity

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Livonia
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 5-7 years in labor relations, negotiation experience, strong communication and relationship skills, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to travel 75%.
  • You will provide labor relations consultation, lead contract negotiations, support grievances, conduct investigations, develop training, and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labor or Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field, with five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible labor relations experience, including collective bargaining and program development or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor and Industrial Relations or a related field, Juris Doctorate, LL.B, or degree preferred.
  • Seasoned specialized knowledge of labor relations, human resources practices and employment laws and regulations. Considerable knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining, dispute resolution and techniques for fostering a positive and collaborative culture required.
  • Prior health-care experience preferred.
  • Considerable experience (five (5) to seven (7) years) negotiating union contracts and managing grievances, arbitrations, campaigns and NLRB proceedings.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound confident business decisions as they relate to labor issues.
  • Work assignments are generally challenging, difficult and complex with some latitude to consider whether new procedures may need to be developed; however, which may also necessitate direction and collaborative guidance. Ability to understand organizational structure, business operations, financial impact/analysis-bottom line understanding.
  • Ability to respond to variable situations requiring analytical, interpretative, evaluative and constructive thinking abilities. Progressive logical and deductive reasoning abilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skills in order to effectively represent colleague and labor relations, often in highly sensitive situations, and to discuss and resolve related complex issues. Ability to effectively influence results, and garner support. Extremely high level of diplomacy and tact are required. Ability to read the subtle nuances of situation and react/plan accordingly.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and oral presentation skills for varied interactions. Ability to influence and anticipate the needs of others while acting as a subject matter expert. Ability to coach, mentor and provide guidance to colleagues across multiple levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency in Office 365.
  • Must be able to maintain the highest confidentiality with extremely sensitive data.
  • Consultative and relationship building skills in order to initiate and develop productive working partnerships with management and staff. Ability to read the subtle nuances of situations and react/plan accordingly.
  • Proven customer-service orientation. Ability to understand customer requirements and exercise judgment in meeting reasonable expectations.
  • Ability to support a change management and process improvement work environment.
  • Ability to continuously learn and seek personal and professional growth opportunities in COE to build credibility with customers, peers and team members.
  • Ability to model behavior that enables and encourages an environment filled with teaming and knowledge sharing to support colleague empowerment and personal growth.
  • Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Demonstrated Team Player.
  • Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
  • Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
  • Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 75% of the time), with minimal advance notice and adapt to unique working conditions and environments across the various Trinity Health sites as, needed.
  • Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
  • Provides expertise and labor relations consultation in planning, defining and validating of existing programs and initiatives, including short-term labor relations strategy development and implementation in conjunction with the Lead Labor Relations Consultant, COE leaders, HRBPs, and RHM executives and leadership teams to best address the emergent labor relations needs of the system and/or RHM/organizations and to foster positive colleague relations. Provides guidance and consulting on medium-risk daily labor relations activities and matters that may have a substantial financial impact across the organization. Partners with legal counsel and corporate communications, when appropriate, to design, develop and disseminate labor relations program and policy information to leadership, the organization or affected group(s) and individuals.
  • Responsible for and leads medium-risk labor relations bargaining and contract negotiation including contract interpretation.
  • Provides strategic support and consultation on medium-risk progressive labor relations issues such as bargaining, contract negotiation preparation, planning and performance, and contract interpretation. Performs labor relations data collection, tracking, maintenance and analysis, as needed to support local labor relations needs and initiatives.
  • Conducts colleague and labor relations related investigations where additional expertise is required, particularly in conjunction with external agency/organization claims. Develops and disseminates labor relations communication materials and performs evaluative analysis of programs and their impacts. Designs, develops and implements labor relations programs by building tools and processes; conducts periodic evaluations of the program, and promotes and fosters a positive work environment to minimize the risk.
  • Provides support and consultation on medium-risk grievances, mediation, and arbitration initiatives.
  • Develops and delivers complex labor relations education and awareness programs for all management levels; conducts vulnerability assessments to identify and remedy medium risk opportunities for workplace environment improvement. Provides strategic guidance in creating positive colleague relationships in order to develop an engaged and committed workforce.
  • Works with other COEs on the design, development, implementation, delivery and ongoing evaluation of strategy and tactics, tools and approaches, from a labor relations perspective. Collaborates in the design, development and delivering of learning and engagement programs to equip leaders and managers with the requisite colleague and labor relations knowledge for daily workplace application.
  • Serves as a technical resource, providing consultative support during times of Mergers, Divestitures & Acquisitions (MD&A) activities, as needed, including determine the impact of MD&A transactions on union status, Collective Bargaining Agreements, documented deal objectives and strategy regarding labor relations.
  • Keeps abreast of labor trends, tactics and best practices; maintains professional development through professional affiliations, seminars, and workshops. Maintains knowledge of, including changes in or to, federal and state labor laws and regulations, NLRB decisions, as well as federal and state health care laws and regulations.
  • Maintains an advanced knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

FAQs

What is the employment type for the Senior Labor Relations Consultant position?

The employment type for this position is full-time.

Is the Senior Labor Relations Consultant position remote?

Yes, this position offers a remote opportunity.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Labor Relations Consultant?

The primary responsibilities include providing labor relations consultation, leading contract negotiations, conducting investigations, developing communication materials, and delivering labor relations education and awareness programs.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Labor Relations Consultant position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labor or Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with five to seven years of progressively responsible labor relations experience. A Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate is preferred.

Is prior healthcare experience necessary for this role?

Prior healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory.

How much travel is expected for this position?

Approximately 75% of the time, extensive travel is required with minimal advance notice.

What skills are important for the Senior Labor Relations Consultant role?

Important skills include exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to influence and build relationships within the organization.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, maintaining professional development through affiliations, seminars, and workshops is encouraged.

What type of work environment should the Senior Labor Relations Consultant expect?

The work environment may be stressful and require adaptability to diverse personalities and work styles.

How does Trinity Health approach diversity and inclusion?

Trinity Health is committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in all operations, reflecting various lived experiences and backgrounds to provide equitable care.

We are one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.

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Mission & Purpose

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.