Director, Labor Relations

Corewell Health is seeking a Labor Relations Director for the health care system. Reporting to the Vice President, Labor and Team Member Relations, this role will be responsible for responsible for and oversee all labor relations activity for Corewell Health. The Labor Relations Director develops, implements and leads in executing a comprehensive and effective labor strategy, including development of positive team member relations initiatives to strengthen the long-term relationship between the health system and its team members; proactive labor/management relations strategies; negotiation, interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, development of union and labor relations-related training in compliance with labor law.

The Labor Relations Director also advises and collaborates with senior leadership and members of the Human Resources team on applicable labor law, the current labor environment and legislative trends. This role represents Corewell Health in mediation and arbitration.

Key Role Functions and Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Chief People Officer, SVP People Strategies and Operations, and VP Team Member and Labor Relations, develops, implements and leads Corewell Health's labor strategy.

• Leads Corewell Health's positive team member relations strategy, including risk assessment and mitigation, issue identification and resolution, and other team member relations initiatives.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all union-related matters, including collective bargaining, organizing campaigns, petitions, mediation, arbitration and administrative charges.

• Partners with inside and outside legal counsel as necessary on union-related matters.

• Develops and leads organizational response to organizing campaigns and election petitions.

• Develops and provides training to Human Resources and leadership aimed at building internal capabilities on a wide range of labor-related subjects. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding employment and labor-related matters.

• Leads the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

• Responsible for providing guidance to corporate departments on business consolidations, outsourcing, and reductions in force which may implicate union workforce.

• Provide direction to Human Resources and operating leadership on policy and CBA interpretation.

• Oversees the grievance process to ensure contractual rights are upheld.

• Prepares cases for arbitrations, administrative hearings, and trials. Partners with inside and outside legal counsel to represent Corewell Health in mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, and trials.

• Researches the latest environmental and legislative trends and decisions to forecast impact and develop and lead organizational response.

• Works closely with Human Resources and others to develop and maintain partnerships for effective administration of labor relations. Communicates proactively on labor environment and legislative trends.

Candidate Qualifications

• The ideal candidate for this position will have 10+ years of increasingly responsible experience in Employee and Labor Relations working extensively with labor unions. The position has significant field-based responsibilities and may require local travel

• At least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory, or managerial capacity

• Extensive experience with unions/ union organizing campaigns. Required

• Extensive experience negotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements

• Extensive experience with conducting team member investigations. Required

• Extensive experience with resolution of grievances and the arbitration process. Required

• Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university. Required

Preferred

• Master's Degree in industrial Relations, labor relations or similar discipline. Preferred

• Juris Doctorate Preferred

• First Chair experience preferred

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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