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This is a great opportunity for a labor relations specialist looking to take the next step in a leadership role! This opportunity will provide the right candidate an opportunity to utilize their experience and skills in a range of activities under the guidance of the VP of Employee and Labor Relations in developing strategic initiatives, leading negotiations and guide the day-to-day activities to our leadership and human resource departments. We are looking for a professional that is wanting to make a difference in an organization by influencing through collaboration skills and expertise knowledge. The successful candidate will be from the Pacific Northwest and available to relocate to Springfield, OR as this is not a remote role.

This position is a corporate position that reports to the Vice President of Employee and Labor Relations and is located in Springfield, OR at McKenzie Willamette Medical Center.

This position leads labor relations activities and day-to-day administration of collective bargaining agreements and union activities. Works collaboratively with human resources and local management. Through developing influential relationships with facility leadership and labor union representatives, this position will seek the best resolutions for all parties under the guidance of the labor strategic priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with labor unions serving as a liaison to foster effective labor management relations.
• Proactively manages labor related concerns and grievances that protect business objectives, maintain constructive working relationships, and ensure the best possible outcomes for the company and its employees.
• In collaboration with labor leadership, provide guidance to hospital leadership involving collective bargaining agreements and potential workplace changes that may impact union-represented employees.
• Assist in leading contract negotiation preparation. Seek improvements on processes, data requirements, and project planning for successful contract negotiations.
• Leads miscellaneous projects for labor relations for the organization as needed such as development of training and communication initiatives.
• Takes initiative to identify labor relations improvements in policies, processes, identify risks and seek continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to travel as needed to support labor relations initiatives, projects and negotiations up to 20% periodically.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a leader/co-leader of union labor relations required.
• Requires thorough knowledge of applicable contract language and the intent, meaning, and application of past practices and precedents.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Requires thorough knowledge of labor relations practices and legal requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field required.

This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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