Senior Labor Relations Consultant, Remote

Position purpose

Serves as a deployable, senior level labor relations consultant, responding to medium-risk, system wide and/or RHM/organization labor relations needs. Responsible for managing and overseeing multiple and varied labor contracts (100 to 600 union members) and providing consultation to Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), RHM executives and leadership teams on complex labor relations matters where content and subject-matter expertise are needed. In partnership with the lead consultant develops strategic and tactical recommendations for workplace environment improvement efforts that are specifically tailored to address short-term RHM/organizational needs, while remaining aligned and supportive of Trinity Health's long-term labor relations strategy.

Delivers best practice approaches that cultivate positive colleague and labor relations, including adherence to HR policies, compliance with regulatory and policy requirements and standards, and investigations of complex labor and colleague relations matters.

Full time

• Keeps aligned with the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Provides expertise and labor relations consultation in planning, defining and validating 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 to address emergent labor relations needs and to foster positive colleague relations.
• Provides guidance on medium-risk daily labor relations activities with potential substantial financial impact; partners with legal counsel and corporate communications to design, develop, and disseminate labor relations program and policy information.
• Responsible for and leads medium-risk labor relations bargaining and contract negotiation including contract interpretation.
• Provides strategic support 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 to support local needs.
• Conducts colleague and labor relations related investigations, particularly with external agency/organization claims.
• Develops and disseminates labor relations communication materials; designs, develops and implements programs with tools and processes; conducts evaluations and promotes a positive work environment to minimize risk.
• Provides support on medium-risk grievances, mediation, and arbitration initiatives.
• Develops and delivers complex labor relations education and awareness programs for management levels; conducts vulnerability assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and fosters positive colleague relationships.
• Collaborates with other COEs on strategy, tools, and approaches from a labor relations perspective; supports learning and engagement programs for leaders/managers.
• Serves as a technical resource during MD&A activities to determine impact on union status and strategy.
• Keeps abreast of labor trends and best practices; maintains knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations relevant to labor relations, including NLRB and health care regulations.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of applicable laws and Trinity Health policies; ensures ethical and professional behavior.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labor or Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field, with five to seven years of labor relations experience, including collective bargaining and program development or equivalent;
  Master’s degree, JD, LL.B or related degree preferred.
• Seasoned knowledge of labor relations, HR practices and employment laws; strong understanding of collective bargaining, dispute resolution and fostering a positive culture.
• Prior health-care experience preferred.
• Five to seven years negotiating union contracts and managing grievances, arbitrations, campaigns and NLRB proceedings.
• Ability to work independently, assess issues, and make sound business…