Senior Labor amp Employee Relations Specialist

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Senior Labor & Employee Relations Specialist
The candidate will be responsible for the implementation and administration of a positive and effective system-wide labor and employee relations program which promotes the long and short-term labor relations strategies with minimal direction. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Administers and interprets the hospital’s collective bargaining agreements, monitors the disciplinary process, oversees grievance and/ arbitration procedures, acts as the hearing officer for the 3rd step of the grievance process. Represents management in all labor relations matters, including the negotiation, interpretation, and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Maintains records and monitors compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. As an in-house subject matter expert, provides day-to-day advice and reduces use of outside legal counsel. Represents the Medical Center and member hospitals in collective bargaining with every union representing Medical Center and member hospital employees. Prepares for, conducts, and/or participates in contract negotiations and administers all provisions of the agreements. Prepares and presents contract proposals in consultation with appropriate management representatives. Interprets union-management agreements, administers all provisions of the agreements, and represents management in the negotiation and settlement of grievances under established grievance procedures. Consults with managers and makes recommendations regarding day-to-day issues as well as long and short-term labor relations strategy including settlement of labor disputes. Assists in the planning and organization of a program of employee and labor relations to build a positive work environment and prevent and mediate employee disputes and grievances. Maintains a record of grievances, arbitrations, NLRB decisions, discipline, and termination issues/problems. Leads sensitive and confidential workplace investigations and drafts investigative reports, as appropriate. Ensures appropriate processing of arbitrations and leads preparation and oversight of outside legal counsel in arbitrations and mediations. Devises and implements strategies to maintain a union-free workplace for unrepresented employees Drafts and revises a variety of internal and external communications. Advises and serves as effective resource for staff of Human Resources Business Partners. Research and draft memoranda on labor and employee relations topics, including recommendations on courses of action and strategy. Assists managers and others with the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures, legal and union contract compliance, grievance, discipline, termination problems, and mediates with employees and union representatives, identifying legal issues to manager or others as required. Drafts and revises personnel policies and procedures as appropriate. Facilitates discussion and resolution of complex issues between management and labor. Provides formal and informal education to all levels of management regarding labor relations, contract interpretation and labor and employment law.

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