Hackensack Meridian Health · 21 hours ago
Director, Labor Relations
Edison, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $181K/yr
12+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is committed to transforming healthcare and supporting its community. The Director of Labor Relations will develop and implement labor relations strategies, lead a team of specialists, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and agreements to maintain productive work environments and enhance union relationships.
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Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and administers Labor Relations programs by interpreting the HMH policies, union Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and recommending corrective discipline and performance management
Serves as subject matter expert for the handling of all labor/management issues including Union grievances. Leads collective bargaining negotiations, often serving as spokesperson. Directs 3rd party negotiators and advisors, as necessary. Manage grievance/arbitration processes
Investigates and resolves employee or union complaints and grievances and coordinates the internal response and grievance procedure. Such investigations involve complaints and include recommendations for disciplinary actions as well as proactive activities (including climate assessments, conflict and team dynamic resolution, etc.)
Partners with management and local union leadership to maintain, enhance, and optimize credible union relationships in support of business goals
Partners with the VP, TMLR in the development and/or management of budget for assigned areas. Regularly monitors relevant key financial indicators and performance metrics, modifying business activities where needed in response to changing financial situations
Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws, CBAs, HMH policies, as well as Joint Commission and other regulatory standards in assigned business units
Advises supervisory personnel on employment issues relating to discipline, FMLA, ADA, and discrimination
Manages the tracking of all collective bargaining agreements throughout the network
Provides general employment and labor guidance, risk mitigation and management services to handle, litigate, and resolve cases
Works with legal counsel to resolve complex labor issues
Designs and provides a wide array of training programs for managers, supervisors and staff. Works in collaboration with the Organizational Education Department, as needed. May include but not limited to: + Employment law in order to improve performance and mitigate legal risk. + How to resolve employee disputes, conduct investigations and discipline employees. + Performance management and human resource policies and procedures including discrimination policies. + Labor relations and discrimination. + A variety of topics, such as Counseling, Managing Employee Absenteeism, Peer Interviewing and Anti-Harassment, etc
Acts as spokesperson in all union matters including mediations and arbitrations if necessary
Develops and implements plans for positive TM relations and manages response to union organizing campaigns
Oversees in the recruitment, development, and supervision of TMs. Creates and sustains an environment that fosters TM engagement. Establishes clear objectives tied to department and/or organizational strategic goals. Coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 12 years of progressive HR experience and thought leadership, with particular focus on labor relations
Minimum of 5 years in direct management role
Extensive labor experience, including negotiating contracts, union avoidance
Strategic thinker knowledgeable on best practices for a Labor Relations function
Relevant experience conducting formal investigations involving all levels of interaction and providing appropriate recommendations to senior business leaders
Excellent knowledge of all state and federal employment laws
Experience in conflict resolution methods, including facilitation and mediation of agreements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Preferred
Master's degree
Concentration/certification in HR, ER/LR
Knowledge of PeopleSoft
HR certification
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health is a health care organization that offers research and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.3MKey Investors
Baldrick's FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2023-11-21Grant
2023-02-24Grant· $3M
2019-05-10Grant· $33.3M
Leadership Team
Robert C. Garrett
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Allen
President, Financial Services Division and CFO
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