This job assists in implementing overall network labor strategy, working directly with Manager, Labor Relations in addressing and resolving labor and employee relations matters. Implements and evaluates the organization's employee and labor relations initiatives. Ensures entity compliance with workplace agreements, rules, and policies. Provides counsel and advice to leadership on labor agreements and human resource issues. Responsible for timely issue response, investigation and resolution regar... more details
Company :
Highmark Health
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job assists in implementing overall network labor strategy, working directly with Manager, Labor Relations in addressing and resolving labor and employee relations matters. Implements and evaluates the organization's employee and labor relations initiatives. Ensures entity compliance with workplace agreements, rules, and policies. Provides counsel and advice to leadership on labor agreements and human resource issues. Responsible for timely issue response, investigation and resolution regarding a wide variety of employee and labor matters. Keeps management informed of trends, special areas of concern, and recommends appropriate responses/actions. Provides support and assistance for collective bargaining.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigate and resolve a wide variety of employee and labor matters including, but not limited to educating, coaching and counseling employees and management on collective bargaining agreements.
- Identify and tailor best practices to ensure effective implementation of agreed-upon strategies, while managing and resolving issues surrounding implementation.
- Assist with developing collective bargaining strategy and support the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with Employee and Labor Relations, HR and Operations management.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with operations and union leadership to address and resolve issues and proactively implement effective workplace practices.
- Direct and support HR Directors/Business Partners regarding the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements.
- Monitor legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
- Maintain records and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Oversee preparation of statistical reports using records of actions taken concerning grievances, disciplines, arbitration and related labor relations activities to identify and address problem areas.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or relevant degree type
Substitutions
- 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or relevant degree type
EXPERIENCE
Minimum
- 7 years in Labor/Employee relations, practicing labor law or handling labor relations in a large/complex/multi-site environment
- Knowledge of employment/labor laws, regulations, case law and their application
Preferred
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Specialized experience in handling grievances, negotiations, employment, employee relations, and employment law
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
- Excellent verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- Able to influence outcomes with patience, follow-through, professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to facilitate diverse groups and lead others in collaborative efforts
- Able to work in partnership environment and cooperatively with labor organizations
- Experience in drafting and writing contractual language
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
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