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SalaryLocated 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.
Whether virtual or on campus, 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:
Manages labor relations, provides consultative support to system-wide human resources teams and senior leadership to support labor relations, interprets collective bargaining agreements, memorandum of understandings, policies and procedures, provides professional analytical duties and advises on legal compliance issues as they relate to labor and Employee Relations. Serves as the primary contact with representative(s) for unions and associations and outside labor legal counsel. Supervises staff as assigned. Assumes responsibility for managing, negotiating, administering, and implementing contracts, agreements, bargaining/negotiations and collective bargaining agreements, and for the development and implementation of system-wide strategic policies and procedures related to the administration of the collective bargaining agreements and related organizational policies. Handles traditional labor questions/issues, union organizing, interpretation of complex contract terms, policies or rules, discipline/employment related issues. Supports local human resources in their direct interactions with local unions and local business units, and 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: Required
- Master's degree and/or JD: Preferred
- Seven years' relevant experience: Preferred
- Five years' progressively responsible, professional Employee and Labor Relations experience to include leading contract administration, negotiations, grievance processing, performance management and disciplinary activities, as well as facilitating on-going communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations.: Required
- Five years' leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Labor Relations Certification: Required or completed within 1 year from start of employment
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Directs system labor relations program through proper administration and implementation of development and implementation of system wide strategic policies and procedures related to the administration of the collective bargaining agreements and related organizational policies. Assumes responsibility for all system labor contracts; researches and prepares agenda items and topics for contract negotiations; resolves labor complaints, disputes, and grievances; participates in labor contract negotiations, training, and provides technical advice and interpretation to management and employees. Performs internal investigations as requested in response to Employee Relations' issues or concerns; ensures investigations and findings are concluded in a valid manner; makes recommendations to management regarding appropriate actions.
- Ensures all system labor contracts and all employee policies and procedures are within legal and regulatory standards. Interprets human resources policy and procedures to employees and managers. Makes recommendations for changes to policies and procedures and opportunities for process improvement. Works closely with payroll and other administrative departments to ensure proper interpretation and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.
- Recommends appropriate policies for the mediation and documentation of grievances, discipline and termination concerns. Facilitates discussion and resolution of grievances, referring complex or legally sensitive issues to System Human Resources leadership and/or legal counsel. Provides consultative services to system-wide market leadership teams on labor relations and employee-related issues.
- Partners with the Employee & Labor Relations Administrative Director in developing strategic plans, goals, mission and objectives for the system Employee & Labor Relations department. Maintains professional affiliations as appropriate and participates in professional activities to keep abreast of developments in the technical and legislative changes in the field.
- Works in conjunction with Employee & Labor Relations Administrative Director to implement and communicate Employee & Labor Relation programs. Develops programs and administers training to educate managers in the requirements and procedures for disciplining and terminating employees. Supervises assigned staff in accordance with policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and evaluating work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, and resolving disputes and complaints.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
